HVAC Product Manager

Gateway Supply

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC products, systems, applications, customers, and industry trends.
  • Experience with product growth, vendor programs, pricing, market analysis, or sales enablement.
  • Ability to communicate product value effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical, project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP, CAD, or product management tools is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel as required by business demands.

Responsibilities

  • Drive category growth by identifying product opportunities and supporting strategies to increase sales and margins.
  • Equip sales teams with product knowledge, launch details, competitive advantages, and customer-facing talking points.
  • Oversee product lifecycle from selection and launch to improvements and/or retirement.
  • Analyze customer needs, market trends, pricing, and competitors to inform product decisions.
  • Build vendor partnerships to ensure product availability and competitiveness in quality and cost.
  • Monitor product performance, resolve issues, and suggest improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • A role where product decisions directly impact sales growth and customer success.
  • Opportunities for professional development within a customer-focused team.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As our HVAC Product Manager, you will own the product direction for key HVAC categories, from product selection and positioning to launch support, training and ongoing performance growth. You will partner closely with sales, marketing, purchasing, operations, suppliers, and technical teams to drive profitable growth and create strong customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive category growth: Identify product opportunities, improve positioning, and support strategies that help increase sales and margin.
  • Support the sales team: Equip sales and branch teams with product knowledge, launch details, competitive advantages, and customer-facing talking points.
  • Manage product lifecycle: Oversee products from selection and launch through improvement, repositioning, or retirement.
  • Analyze customers and competitors: Track customer needs, market trends, pricing, and competitive offerings to guide smart product decisions.
  • Build vendor partnerships: Work with suppliers to support product availability, cost competitiveness, quality, training, and launch execution.
  • Improve performance: Monitor product results, resolve issues, and recommend improvements that increase customer satisfaction and profitability.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Visible Impact: A role where your product decisions directly support sales growth, customer success, and company performance.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop professionally in a supportive, customer-focused team environment.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC products, systems, applications, customers, and industry trends preferred.
  • Experience supporting product growth, vendor programs, pricing, market analysis, or sales enablement.
  • Ability to communicate product value clearly to sales teams, suppliers, internal partners, and customers.
  • Strong analytical, project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP, CAD, or product management tools are a plus.
  • Willing and able to travel as business needs require.


Why Choose Us:
  • Sales-driven impact: Help branches and sales teams win business with the right HVAC product mix, positioning, and support.
  • Strong vendor and customer connections: Build partnerships that improve availability, value, training, and service.
  • Ownership and growth: Take ownership of vendor and product relationships and help shape the future of our HVAC offering.

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