Business Development Associate – Commercial HVAC
Gemaire Distributors
- Location
- Onsite (Houston, Texas · Houston, Texas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Gemaire Distributors is a leading independent HVAC equipment distributor seeking a Business Development Associate to drive commercial sales. The role focuses on quoting, pipeline management, and building customer relationships with a clear path to grow into a Business Development Manager.
Skills
Full job details
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and deliver quotes and proposals for commercial HVAC projects
- Follow up consistently with contractors, engineers, and customers
- Manage pipeline activity and keep CRM data accurate
- Support large, complex projects while learning the full sales cycle
- Take ownership of smaller opportunities and help drive revenue
- Work closely with BDMs to develop sales strategy and customer relationships
In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Self-starter who doesn’t wait for direction
- Strong communicator comfortable working with contractors and business owners
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- 1–3 years in sales, inside sales, or business development
- Driven to grow into a Business Development Manager role
Preferred Qualifications Experience in HVAC is a plus
Years of Experience: 1–3 years in sales, inside sales, or business development.
Physical Demands Demand Frequency
Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds Frequent
Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds Never
Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds Never
Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds Never
Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Never
Reaching or working above shoulder Never
Walking Frequent
Standing Frequent
Sitting Frequent
Stooping Never
Kneeling Never
Repeated Bending Never
Climbing Never
Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Frequent
Operating a motor vehicle Occasional
Operating a commercial vehicle Never
Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Never
Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Frequent
EEO Statement:
Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color , race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.
Subsidiary: Gemaire Distributors
Business Title: Business Development Associate – Commercial HVAC
Objective
We’re building a high-performing commercial HVAC sales team and are looking for a Business Development Specialist who can execute, think independently, and grow into a leadership sales role. You’ll work directly with Business Development Managers to drive commercial opportunities—handling quoting, follow-ups, and project coordination—while also owning smaller deals and building your own sales skillset. This is a career-track role, not a support position. If you’re looking to grow into a full Business Development Manager, we’ll give you the opportunity and the path to get there.