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HVAC Sales & Design Specialist

Zero Homes

Zero Homes

Design, Sales & Business Development
Denver, CO, USA
Posted on Jul 11, 2025
About Zero Homes
Zero Homes is building the industry's most advanced digital-first home upgrade platform, enabling high-fidelity heat pump and electrification design, entirely remotely. With residential buildings responsible for 20% of climate emissions in the US, there is an extraordinary opportunity to get homes off fossil fuels, help homeowners save money, and impact decarbonization at scale. Zero Homes is pioneering a frictionless, digital sales and install experience to accelerate the transition to an all-electric future with a category defining software product. We enable homeowners everywhere, with a commodity smartphone, to get high quality advice, actionable quotes, and affordable installations without a single home visit.
We build technology to make electrifying homes accessible, affordable, and delightful. Join our team to help lead the charge and accelerate the energy transition.
About the Role & Your Impact
We are hiring an HVAC sales and design specialist to be the trusted expert to homeowners throughout their journey of upgrading and electrifying their homes. You’ll be the central customer touchpoint during the digital (remote) consultative sales process, using our software to create customized system designs and quotes, and guide homeowners through all-electric upgrades that match their needs. Your subject matter expertise will improve the comfort, efficiency, and carbon footprint of homes, all while ensuring the homeowner's experience is exceptional.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of success in sales, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding quarterly targets in a consultative selling environment
  • Deep expertise in residential HVAC, including heat pump sizing, system design, quoting, and solution-based selling
  • Comfort with technology and digital tools, including CRM systems, remote design software, and virtual communication platforms
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build trust with homeowners
  • Excellent organization and time management, with strong follow-through and CRM discipline
  • Confident presenter and storyteller, comfortable in 1:1 consultations or group settings
  • High attention to detail, a curious mindset, and a drive to find tailored, high-performance solutions for every customer

Nice to Have

  • Sales leadership experience, including mentoring or training junior reps
  • Multilingual communication skills, especially Spanish, to support a broader range of homeowners and partners
  • Experience with utility programs, rebates, or incentive structures for heat pumps and home energy upgrades
  • Familiarity with Manual J, S, and D or relevant HVAC design software (e.g. WrightSoft, CoolCalc, LoadCalc)
  • Background in energy efficiency, building science, or home performance (e.g., HERS rater, BPI certification)
  • Previous experience selling to or through contractors, utilities, or city programs
  • Comfort working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Knowledge of home electrification technologies beyond HVAC, like heat pump water heaters, EV chargers, or smart panels
Zero Homes is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!