Product Manager- HVAC

TITLE: HVAC PRODUCT MANAGER (Private Label)

STATUS: EXEMPT

VAD HVAC Distributors (VAD) is a growing wholesale distributor, focused on sourcing, specifying, and distributing HVAC/R products and solutions across North America. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, currently has 20 branches throughout the Eastern United States.

The past 35 plus years have shown our commitment to improving the communities we serve with our dedication to our employees and customers alike.

At VAD we believe in:

• Teamwork – we are one team; we help each other Work closely with outside sales and warranty teams grow and succeed.
• Simplicity – we are focused; we passionately resist and inventory complexity.
• Growth – we are entrepreneurial; we are driven to generate opportunities.
• Doing What’s Right – we are ethical; we are uncompromising in how we act and behave

VAD offers a casual, team-oriented environment where we all work together to provide first in class customer service. Our robust benefits package includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, employer-matching 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and time off, employee assistance program, positive work life balance, various training opportunities, and potential for growth and development

VAD is currently seeking an HVAC Product Manager to lead the U.S. strategy for our private-brand product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop product strategies, assortments, and roadmaps based on customer needs and HVAC market trends.
• Work with North American Product Management and Supply Chain on product planning and inventory needs.
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Marketing to launch and grow the private label brand.
• Train sales teams and dealers on product features, applications, and positioning.
• Create and support product presentations, sales guides, catalogs, and other marketing materials.
• Track competing products and provide input on pricing, features, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and teams throughout the business.
• Travel occasionally to U.S. locations to support customers and sales teams, and to Canada to meet with the Product team.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant HVAC industry experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC products, controls, and applications.
• Experience with product management, product launches, or bringing HVAC products to market.
• Ability to work across sales, supply chain, marketing, and product teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical products to both sales teams and customers.
• A customer-focused approach and a solid understanding of the U.S. HVAC market.
• Experience working with Asian suppliers is a plus!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.