Regional Sales Manager - Louisiana

About the role

Must reside within Louisiana, Sales Manager will cover the entire state

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will represent one of the top tier brands in the HVAC distribution channel for York Factory Direct promoting the JCI portfolio in the Louisiana market. You will be part of a highly motivated, winning team fostering an inclusive and positive environment. You will be responsible for profitable share of market (SOM) growth - in the assigned markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop local market sales providing guidance, training, and support to exceed annual financial plan and SOM growth targets.
• Contribute as an integral part of the Area Leadership team, developing business strategy and implementing growth plans.
• Thoughtfully lead market pricing to realize margin growth.
• Handle all aspects of the Dealer experience (programs, product offering, price, promotion, etc.).
• Build and grow key distributor relationships synergistic to the growth of York Unitary Products, Residential AOR, Residential New Construction, and Commercial.
• Manage local line card of the non-JCI products necessary to meet customer project needs.
• Identify profitable growth strategies and opportunities working with the York Factory Direct team and Area Director to execute.
• Develop and implement, with approval and guidance of the York Direct Marketing Manager, program packages to drive profitable SOM growth including advertising, Dealer programs, trips and meetings, Co-op advertising, and other marketing strategies as appropriate.
• Work directly with Area Operations Manager to manage (either directly or indirectly) store transactional accuracy and efficiency to include inventory turns, SKU accuracy and local tendering.
• Work closely with Area Director to provide market planning and overall area support.
• Closely manage, in coordination with JCI Business Center, customer credit lines and accounts receivable, handling cash flow.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent industry experience
• 4+ years of HVAC sales experience
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Louisiana

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales management experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, listening, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and coaching abilities
• Proven ability to train, teach, and develop others
• Creative, professional approach to sales and customer engagement