Manager, HVAC OEM Sales, EII
- Compensation
- $123.1K–$190.8K
- Location
- Virtual - Indiana
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related technical field
- 10+ years of progressive sales experience in the HVAC/R industry, with at least 3–5 years of direct people management experience leading a team of Key Account Managers or Sales Engineers
- Deep knowledge of HVAC/R system design and applications — including rooftop units, air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, boilers, refrigeration racks, and compressor systems
- Proven experience selling electrical protection, controls, and sensing components to HVAC OEM engineering and procurement teams
- Demonstrated track record of leading a sales team to achieve or exceed revenue quotas and driving technical design-wins at complex, multi-stakeholder OEM accounts
- Strong coaching and talent development skills — with experience developing KAMs from product-focused sellers into consultative solution sellers
- Understanding of relevant electrical standards and codes including UL (248, 508A, 943), NEC, ASHRAE 15/34, and A2L refrigerant compliance requirements
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) for pipeline management, forecasting, and team performance monitoring
- Strong presentation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders at major OEM organizations
- Ability to travel up to 50% within North America
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business (MBA), or related field
- Experience managing KAMs in a multi-tier OEM account structure with both direct OEM and OEM + distribution selling motions
- Knowledge of heat pump technology, electrification trends, and A2L refrigerant transition impacts on HVAC component requirements
- Familiarity with the Littelfuse EII product portfolio — including Hartland Controls ICS products, SymCom protection relays, and industrial fuse families
- Experience coordinating Manufacturer Representative Firms as a coverage extension model
- Existing relationships at one or more Tier 1 HVAC OEMs (Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Trane, Johnson Controls)
- Salary Range:
- The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
- At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where
Full description
Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Manager II, HVAC is a commercial people leader responsible for driving Littelfuse revenue growth across all HVAC/R Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in North America. This role leads a team of Key Account Managers (KAMs) and Global Account Managers (GAMs) covering the full spectrum of HVAC OEM accounts.
The Manager II serves as both a people leader and a commercial strategist — coaching and developing KAMs to drive design-wins, expand wallet share, and build long-term OEM partnerships while also engaging directly with senior decision-makers at key strategic accounts.
This leader is accountable for the overall HVACR OEM revenue target, team capability development, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional alignment with EII Product Management, Technical Marketing, and Field Application Engineering.
The ideal candidate brings deep HVAC industry knowledge, strong technical acumen across electrical protection and controls, experience managing a team of KAMs in a complex OEM selling environment, and the communication and relationship-management skills to represent Littelfuse with key decision-makers at major HVAC OEM organizations.
This position reports directly to the Director, OEM Sales — EII, Americas.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Key Account Manager Development
- Directly manage a team of Key Account Managers (KAMs) responsible for Tier 1 and Tier 2 HVAC OEM accounts across North America
- Set clear performance expectations, quota targets, and account ownership for each KAM, aligned to the HVACR vertical market annual operating plan (AOP)
- Conduct regular 1:1 coaching sessions, pipeline reviews, and deal strategy sessions with KAMs — moving from product selling to consultative, solution-based engagement
- Develop and execute talent development plans for each KAM, identifying skill gaps in product knowledge, application expertise, and executive relationship management
- Recruit, onboard, and ramp new KAMs as the HVAC OEM sales organization scales with market growth
- Build a high-performance team culture rooted in Littelfuse's solution-selling framework: customer needs first, full portfolio positioning, design-in focus, and long-term partnership mindset