Area Manager

LUVE; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LUVE US Inc. is seeking an Area Manager (Cooling Systems) to drive sales growth by developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities in commercial and industrial cooling applications.

This role links customers, engineering, and operations to ensure solutions meet requirements. Key duties include developing contractor and OEM relationships, preparing technical and commercial proposals, collaborating with engineering and product management, reviewing drawings and bids,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of sales, application engineering, or technical sales experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, heat transfer, or cooling system applications.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, consulting engineers, OEMs, end users, and distribution partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets including data centers, industrial refrigeration, power generation, and commercial HVAC.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on customer requirements and project specifications.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Product Management teams to develop optimized cooling solutions.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct product presentations, technical training, and customer visits.
• Support negotiations, contract reviews, and project handoffs to internal teams.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts through CRM systems.
• Attend industry trade shows, customer events, and networking opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Relationship Building

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Technical Sales

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mechanical/HVAC or related field

Tools

CRM software

ERP SAP

Job description

LUVE US Inc, headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas, is the North American hub of LU-VE Group, a global leader in sustainable cooling solutions. Serving the data center, power generation, commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, and HVAC markets, LUVE US combines world-class engineering, advanced manufacturing, and exceptional customer support to deliver innovative cooling technologies throughout North America. As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our operations and building a talented team to support the next generation of cooling solutions.

For our Sales Department, we are looking for an Area Manager to support LU-VE US.

Mission

The Area Manager (Cooling Systems) is responsible for driving sales growth by developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and providing technical solutions for commercial and industrial cooling applications. This role serves as the primary link between customers, engineering, and operations to ensure solutions meet customer requirements while supporting LU-VE's strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, consulting engineers, OEMs, end users, and distribution partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets including data centers, industrial refrigeration, power generation, and commercial HVAC.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on customer requirements and project specifications.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Product Management teams to develop optimized cooling solutions.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct product presentations, technical training, and customer visits.
• Support negotiations, contract reviews, and project handoffs to internal teams.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts through CRM systems.
• Attend industry trade shows, customer events, and networking opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Business, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of sales, application engineering, or technical sales experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, heat transfer, or cooling system applications.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred

• Experience selling cooling systems, heat exchangers, condensers, dry coolers, adiabatic coolers, or refrigeration equipment.
• Experience supporting data center or industrial cooling applications.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards and HVAC industry practices.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Technical Aptitude
• Strategic Selling
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

We offer a chance to grow and develop your own expertise within our Company. You will join our community, where people really shine. We look forward to building our future with you.