Area Sales Manager I, HVAC Residential - REQ # 1555

About the role

The purpose of the Area Sales Manager is to grow market share of Mitsubishi Electric systems by developing and utilizing existing relationships with key distributor personnel and local contractors. This role places an emphasis on acquiring, training, and supporting new or existing Diamond Contractors to drive success in the marketplace and have a positive impact on growth for the contractor, distributor, and METUS.

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent – 50 percent joint venture between Trane Technologies plc, and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control. The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at https://mitsubishicomfort.com/.

Responsibilities

• Partner with distributor staff and contactors to execute growth plans while growing the Diamond Contractor Community.
• Further develop partnerships with distributors sales teams, contractors, utility companies and builders as necessary for sales growth.
• Sell the value proposition: Why Mitsubishi in tandem with offering the benefits of Mitsubishi’s broad line of whole home solutions.
• Participate in local professional groups, industry associations, Distributor trade shows and other event functions.
• Administer and conduct sales and applications training, marketing programs, and annual reviews at the contractor and distributor level.
• Assist distribution with inventory reporting and job quoting as needed.
• Develop Distributors sales personnel to be proficient in selling/offering Mitsubishi products to residential contractors.
• Develop Residential Market Strategy for the territory using market data.
• Maintain and update all new and existing contractor information in salesforce.
• Develop proficiency in application and installation methods and techniques for new and existing products.
• Report to Regional Manager monthly on market conditions and activities.
• Work with Commercial BU counterparts as needed to capitalize on sales opportunities for the entire ME US product line.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory for distributor, dealer, trade organization meetings and outside of the assigned territory for