🌟 Inside Sales Associate (HVAC) – Conklin Metal Industries
📍 Tampa / Pinellas Park, FL | 9950 28th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This is a unique opportunity to help build something from the ground up.
Conklin Metal Industries is opening and expanding our Tampa branch, and we’re looking for an Inside Sales Associate who wants to be part of a growing team, make an immediate impact, and grow their career alongside the branch.
If you enjoy helping customers, supporting a sales team, staying busy, and being the person everyone relies on to “make it happen,” this role is for you.
About ConklinFamily-owned since 1874, Conklin Metal Industries has grown to 18 branches across the Southeast. We are a trusted supplier to HVAC and sheet metal contractors, providing everything needed to build and install duct systems.
Our customers depend on us for speed, accuracy, and service — and our people are the reason we deliver.
What You’ll DoYou’ll be the go-to support for customers and Territory Managers, keeping sales and operations running smoothly.
Customer & Sales Support
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Handle customer sales via phone, email, text, and walk-ins
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Answer incoming calls and route or assist customers appropriately
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Enter orders, quotes, and sales transactions accurately
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Serve as the liaison between the branch and Territory Managers
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Support Territory Managers with quotes, order entry, and product sourcing
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Initiate and support new customer account setups
Operations & Communication
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Capture and communicate customer-specific needs (delivery requirements, preferences, etc.)
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Support inventory by communicating product needs and demand trends to the Branch Manager and Replenishment team
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Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth information flow
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Assist with multiple branch needs and jump in wherever help is needed
Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of HVAC industry experience
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Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, Word, and Excel
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Strong typing and data-entry skills
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Familiarity with ERP systems (Prophet 21 / P21 preferred)
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Excellent customer service and communication skills
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Highly organized and detail-oriented
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Flexible and willing to support multiple roles as needed
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Office-based with regular warehouse interaction
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Monday–Friday schedule (daytime hours)
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Team-first, collaborative culture
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Business casual environment
✅ Be part of a new and growing branch where you can make a real impact
✅ Stable, family-owned company with 150+ years of success
✅ Career growth opportunities in sales and operations
✅ Supportive leadership and strong team culture
✅ Competitive pay + benefits
📩 Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us build the Tampa branch into something great.
Conklin Metal Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of HVAC industry experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, Word, and Excel
- Strong typing and data-entry skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Prophet 21 (P21) experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to support multiple roles as needed
What We Do
Conklin Metal Industries is a family-owned distributor serving the southeastern United States with sheet metal, HVAC, and duct-fabrication supplies. The company supports sheet-metal, mechanical, residential and multifamily construction, and HVAC contractors, offering materials and components for constructing and installing commercial and residential duct systems. Its product range also includes sheet-metal forming machinery and related items for fastening, insulation, airflow control, reinforcement, access, hanging, and sealing.
