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Ignite Sales Development Program

Daikin Applied Portland, OR

Portland, OR

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$34 - $34/hr Full time Marketing Application Support Business Development

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Job Description

Daikin Applied’s Ignite Sales Development Program is designed to help you build commercial HVAC and sales capability while preparing for a transition into a full-time Account Representative role. Based in Portland, OR (with in-office work and the possibility of some hybrid), the program starts in July 2027 and includes structured education, mentoring, travel to key sites, and hands-on practice across the sales cycle.

What you’ll gain

Commercial HVAC and sales training covering Daikin Applied’s equipment, service, and solutions offerings
Guided learning across real sales activities, including estimating, quote preparation, and understanding credit terms and contract preparation
Exposure to customer-facing work through roleplay across different parts of the sales cycle
Program community and mentorship with mentors, peers, and support staff, plus job-shadowing of critical roles
A capstone project developed with Ignite peers, including responding to a customer issue, following the sales process, and presenting solutions to a panel of judges

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with program and Daikin field leaders, mentors, peers, and support staff
Develop knowledge of Daikin Applied’s commercial HVAC equipment, service, and solutions offerings
Partner with your local office team members to job-shadow critical roles
Attend and participate in in-person trainings, virtual instructor-led trainings (VILT), and self-directed learning modules
Learn Daikin Applied’s processes, procedures, technology, and resources to support your sales office with estimating, preparing quotes, understanding credit terms, contract preparation, and more
Attend and participate in Sandler Sales methodology training
Roleplay different parts of the sales cycle to practice working with customers
Work with Ignite peers to complete a capstone project during the program
Apply program learnings by building your book of business to prepare for the full-time sales role
Travel regularly with Ignite peers and program staff to key Daikin sites (approximately 6 to 10 times within the twelve-month program)
Travel your local district’s territory with key office team members on a regular basis, up to daily
Complete learning modules, assignments, and capstone projects by instructor-assigned due dates

Requirements

4-year bachelor’s degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field; alternatively, high school diploma or GED + HVAC certification and 5 years of HVAC field service experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
Ability to travel regularly during the program and in the local territory while working with a sales mentor
Ability to travel the local territory daily after program conclusion
Experience with Salesforce or other sales tracking software (preferred)
Work sponsorship is not available for this position

Tools you’ll use

Microsoft Office suite
Salesforce

Compensation and benefits

Hourly pay: USD 34 (hourly)

Multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%
$10,000 sign-on bonus plus variable incentive bonuses during the program year
Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided
Company provided life insurance plus optional voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off: 3 weeks for new employees and 11 company-paid holidays
Vacation accrues monthly (unless faster accrual is required by applicable federal, state, and local law)
Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Employment contingency notice: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing, and all testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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