Branch General Manager - HVAC
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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This is a full-time position offering a full benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, vision care, paid vacation, RRSP matching, and additional perks and benefits.
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is representing a well-established HVAC equipment distributor in the recruitment of a Branch General Manager for its Hamilton operation.
The Branch General Manager will have significant influence across sales, operations, financial performance, customer relationships, and team development, while working with an established local team and customer base.
The successful candidate will combine commercial leadership with a hands-on approach, using their knowledge of the HVAC market to strengthen existing relationships, uncover new opportunities, improve business performance, and position the operation for continued success.
This role comes with a total compensation package in the $175,000–$200,000+ range, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Business & Financial Leadership
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is representing a well-established HVAC equipment distributor in the recruitment of a Branch General Manager for its Hamilton operation.
The Branch General Manager will have significant influence across sales, operations, financial performance, customer relationships, and team development, while working with an established local team and customer base.
The successful candidate will combine commercial leadership with a hands-on approach, using their knowledge of the HVAC market to strengthen existing relationships, uncover new opportunities, improve business performance, and position the operation for continued success.
This role comes with a total compensation package in the $175,000–$200,000+ range, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Business & Financial Leadership
- Direct the overall performance of the Hamilton operation, with accountability for revenue, gross margin, expenses, and profitability.
- Manage the local P&L and use financial and operational data to guide business decisions.
- Establish clear business objectives and ensure performance remains aligned with company expectations.
- Review financial results, KPIs, and operating metrics regularly and identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Balance immediate business requirements with longer-term growth and profitability objectives.
- Build and execute a local growth strategy focused on increasing revenue, market penetration, customer retention, and profitability.
- Strengthen relationships with key HVAC contractors, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and other industry partners.
- Identify opportunities to expand the customer base and develop new sources of revenue.
- Support and guide the sales team in developing opportunities and converting them into long-term business.
- Maintain an active presence in the local market and remain closely connected to customer needs and industry activity.
- Provide leadership across the day-to-day operation, ensuring the team delivers a consistently high level of service.
- Look for opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, inventory practices, and overall operating efficiency.
- Ensure operational priorities support both customer expectations and financial objectives.
- Partner with internal corporate resources to address challenges and implement improvements.
- Lead and develop a team across sales, operations, and customer service functions.
- Establish a culture built around accountability, collaboration, customer service, and performance.
- Coach team members and provide clear direction, feedback, and development opportunities.
- Participate in hiring and onboarding while working to attract and retain strong talent.
- Develop annual operating plans and budgets for the local business.
- Convert broader organizational objectives into practical local strategies and initiatives.
- Stay informed on changes within the HVAC and mechanical markets, including customer requirements, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
- Regularly assess the operation's performance and adjust priorities based on market conditions and business results.
- Work closely with senior leadership to support broader organizational initiatives.
- 7+ years of relevant market experience.
- 3+ years of progressive management or leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment, products, contractors, and distribution channels.
- Ability to interpret financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Demonstrated ability to grow a business, develop customer relationships, and improve profitability..
- Strong business judgment with the ability to make decisions across both operational and strategic priorities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities.
- Self-directed, organized, and comfortable working in a leadership role with significant autonomy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Senior leadership position with responsibility for the overall Hamilton operation.
- Direct influence over sales growth, profitability, customer relationships, and team performance.
- Opportunity to lead an established business with an existing customer base and experienced team.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, vacation, and RRSP matching.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of an established HVAC business.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the Hamilton operation's financial performance, sales growth, customer relationships, day-to-day operations, and team development. Develop local business plans and budgets, improve operational efficiency, and align the branch's performance with company objectives.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 7 years of relevant market experience and 3 years of progressive management or leadership experience, along with strong knowledge of HVAC products, contractors, and distribution channels. They should be able to interpret financial statements, grow business and customer relationships, improve profitability, and communicate and negotiate effectively; post-secondary education in business, engineering, or a related field is an asset.
Skills
- Business Leadership
- Financial Management
- P&L Management
- Sales Leadership
- Market Growth
- HVAC Equipment Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Development
- Business Planning
- Budgeting
- Financial Analysis
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Care
- Paid Vacation
- RRSP Matching
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
- Trades
Keywords
- HVAC
- HVAC Equipment
- HVAC Distribution
- Mechanical Markets
- Branch Management
- P&L
- Revenue
- Gross Margin
- Profitability
- Financial Reports
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements
- KPIs
- Operating Metrics
- Sales Growth
- Market Penetration
- Customer Retention
- Contractors
- Engineers
- Consultants
- Suppliers
- Inventory Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Planning
- Budgeting
- Team Development
- Microsoft Office