Director, Indirect Sales HVAC/R (m/f/d)

Posted:
6/11/2026, 2:15:57 AM

Location(s):
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

What You Will Do

Lead the strategic direction, commercial performance, and growth of the indirect sales channel for the HVAC & Industrial Refrigeration business across Europe. You will align diverse stakeholders to implement a unified go-to-market model, ensuring robust governance, enhancing competitive positioning, and delivering sustainable profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and guiding the Europe-wide indirect sales strategy aligned with business growth priorities.
  • Optimizing the channel model and partner ecosystem to address market dynamics.
  • Driving transformation initiatives to improve channel effectiveness and productivity.
  • Collaborating across country leadership, sales teams, marketing, and operations to execute growth initiatives.
  • Sponsoring major channel decisions and engaging in critical partner negotiations.
  • Developing senior sales talent and fostering a high-performance culture.

How You Will Do It

Employing Johnson Controls' principles, you will:

  • Own outcomes with accountability by setting clear objectives, monitoring results, and ensuring alignment with the business plan.
  • Focus on what matters by analyzing market trends and prioritizing high-value growth opportunities.
  • Improve every day by leveraging data-driven insights for continuous channel optimization and transformation.
  • Win as one team by fostering collaboration among regional teams and sharing best practices.

What We Look For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Extensive experience in senior commercial leadership roles within HVAC or related industries.
  • A proven track record in leading growth agendas and building high-performing sales ecosystems across Europe.
  • Exceptional strategic, financial, and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex market environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous.

If you have a passion for driving transformation and delivering results in a dynamic and competitive landscape, we encourage you to apply!