Union Software Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

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Where is the work:

This is an on-site position, and the office location will be determined based on workspace availability. Final location will be determined during the recruiting process.

This Product Support Engineer- Building Services role provides in-depth technical and strategic sales support for Trane's industry-leading chiller portfolio, executes marketing communication that promotes sustainability, efficiency, and reliability in HVAC systems, and advises how products and services can be used in the electrification/decarbonization of HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency levels.

What you will do:

• Provide technical and marketing/sales support to the service sales field organization through phone/email support, direct customer interaction, special product selection/pricing/quotation activity, new product development, marketing content, and customer factory visits.
• Travel to sales offices, corporate events, and customer sites in support of Trane Service, including formal presentations, sales discussions, and supporting tradeshows.
• Establish product lines' "selling story." Ensure that the service sales support department, appropriate business unit functional areas, and field sales force are familiar with the "selling story."
• Understanding competitors' products and strategies and effectively communicate this information with the field, department, and other functional areas.
• Participate in creative thinking, team decision-making and problem solving with cross-functional teams
• Price projects and assist in bid strategies.
• Provide marketing/technical/systems/applications support to peers, the sales field organization and external customers.
• Participate/lead in projects that relate to new product development, developing marketing/promotional/technical content, and improving sales tools
• Support a professional field and customer focused environment, with measurements in place to track performance and improve the process.
• Assist the service sales field organization with configuring equipment and developing software requirements that improve the software's capabilities.
• Train new service sales engineers that participate in the Trane Graduate Training Program

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant industry work experience is required.
• 2+ years of engineering related work experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to travel independently up to 10% of the time required.

Essential Skills or Knowledge:

• Tactfulness and assertiveness; must be effective and clear decision-maker under pressure situations; able to communicate effectively with field (customers, estimators and account managers) and internal customers.
• Aggressive, success-oriented, self-starter and able to manage time and priorities in order to meet specific goals and objectives.
• Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and team-player skills required.
• PC and end user computer use (Excel, Word, Power Point, Cloud-based Selection Software).

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.