At Accurex, a division of the Greenheck Group, we foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and integrity. These core values of our organization allow us to drive innovation and growth allowing us to be a premier provider in foodservice ventilation solutions. Our products range from kitchen hoods, exhaust fans, dedicated make-up air, packaged rooftop units, controls, variable volume systems, fire suppression, utility distribution, and more. Accurex is the full service solution for all kitchen ventilation needs. Join our innovative team of cutting edge thinkers as we invent and manufacture new types of kitchen ventilation systems for restaurants, national chains, and other critical food service operations. Our company is growing fast and that means you’ll find many opportunities to put your talents to work and take on expanding leadership roles.
Northern Illinois Territory | Remote / Home Office Based
This position supports the Northern Illinois territory and can be based anywhere within the region. You will primarily work remotely from a home office while traveling throughout the territory to support customers and business growth.
Your Opportunity:
As an Accurex Account Manager, you will take ownership of an established and growing sales territory, managing key customer relationships while driving new business growth across the commercial kitchen ventilation market. This is a high impact outside sales role for a motivated, relationship driven professional who thrives on autonomy, networking, and winning business.
You will directly influence sales growth, customer partnerships, and territory expansion by delivering innovative HVAC and mechanical solutions to engineers, contractors, distributors, and purchasing teams throughout Northern Illinois.
Accurex is a leader in commercial kitchen ventilation systems and HVAC solutions, delivering innovative products for restaurants, institutional kitchens, and foodservice facilities nationwide. Solutions include kitchen hoods, make up air systems, packaged rooftop units, exhaust fans, fire suppression systems,
controls, and utility distribution systems.
This is an opportunity to join an established territory with an active customer base and immediate sales opportunities. You will have strong earning potential with base salary + commission + long term growth opportunity. This role has remote flexibility with autonomy to manage your territory and schedule. We have a collaborative two-person office structure that supports a true work life balance and PTO flexibility. You receive a structured onboarding and ramp up period with hands on training and support to thrive in an entrepreneurial sales environment that allows high performers to make a visible impact.
What you'll be doing:
- Build and grow customer relationships across contractors, engineers, distributors, and end users
- Drive territory sales growth through proactive business development and account management
- Identify customer needs and deliver tailored HVAC and mechanical system solutions
- Develop quotes, pricing, and product selections using CAPS software
- Partner with engineering, inside sales, and manufacturing teams to support customer projects
- Expand existing accounts while identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Represent Accurex at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events
- Travel throughout Northern Illinois to support customers and strengthen partnerships
What You Should Have:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sales, Business, or related field preferred
Experience
+5 years of experience in outside sales, account management, or mechanical sales preferred
Experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, industrial products, or technical sales preferred
Technically inclined professionals from related industries encouraged to apply
Relationship driven outside sales and territory management
Business development and customer growth strategies
Technical product sales and solution based selling
Negotiation, presentation, and customer communication
Managing sales pipelines and achieving revenue targets
Systems and Software
CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and quoting software experience preferred
AutoCAD, Inventor, or related technical software experience is a plus
This role is ideal for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys building relationships, influencing decisions, and creating new opportunities. Successful Account Managers are outgoing, competitive, self motivated, and energized by customer interaction, autonomy, and performance based rewards.
Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive total compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program. Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus a competitive commission structure tied to performance metrics, with an anticipated total annual compensation range of $80,000 to $208,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry.
Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings:
- Health & Family Support
- Financial Security
- Learning & Development
- Rewards & Recognition
- Wellbeing & Mental Health
- Work-Life Balance
- Fun Perks
The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks. Work may be performed in a company setting, home office, or hybrid environment.
IND123EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST
Greenheck Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email [email protected] with your name, job title, posting number, and requested accommodation.
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If you're looking for a place to grow while working with happy, enthusiastic, values-based people, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Skills Required
- Experience using CAPS quoting software
- Relationship-driven outside sales and territory management
- Business development and customer growth strategies
- Technical product sales and solution-based selling
- Negotiation, presentation, and customer communication skills
- Managing sales pipelines and achieving revenue targets
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales, Business, or related field
- 5+ years outside sales, account management, or mechanical sales experience
- Experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, industrial products, or technical sales
- CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and quoting software experience
- AutoCAD, Inventor, or related technical software experience
What We Do
Greenheck Group is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment. The company focuses on advancing indoor air quality by providing a comprehensive line of products—including fans, ventilators, and rooftop units—for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. They are committed to delivering energy-efficient, reliable solutions through continuous innovation and a focus on being easy to do business with.
