District Service Manager - New Orleans

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a District Service Manager for New Orleans. You will lead the service team, drive revenue and operating income, and align resources to meet customer needs. The role focuses on growth in service, repairs, building automation and energy projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in HVAC service with 4+ years in leadership, plus experience with P&L and financial statements. In-office with customers, salary ranges are competitive with incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years related experience and/or training within the commercial HVAC service industry or parallel industry.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience both direct and/or indirect.
• Leadership experience in Service, Sales, and Operations.
• Previous experience working with financial statements and managing P&L strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans, strategies and objectives to ensure quotas and financial plans are met or exceeded.
• Develop plans and align work and resources so that customer needs, contractual obligations, and service work is completed within appropriate timeframes and meets quality expectations.
• Manage district P&L and deliver on financial goals (revenue and operating income).
• Lead Account Managers enabling growth in service and repair, complex turnkey, building automation and energy solution projects.
• Build and maintain rapport with internal and external business partners to ensure sales objectives are communicated and achieved.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

People Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a District Service Manager for our team in New Orleans. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: New Orleans, both in office and onsite with customers

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop business plans, strategies and objectives to ensure quotas and financial plans are met or exceeded.
• Develop plans and align work and resources so that customer needs, contractual obligations, and service work is completed within appropriate timeframes and meets quality expectations.
• Manage district P&L and deliver on financial goals (revenue and operating income).
• Lead Account Managers enabling growth in service and repair, complex turnkey, building automation and energy solution projects.
• Build and maintain rapport with internal and external business partners, including Manufacturer's Reps, Equipment Sales Managers, National Accounts team, Solutions team to ensure sales objectives are communicated and achieved.
• Drive implementation of Daikin culture, including prioritization of safety and People-Centered Management, for the district.
• Provide leadership for the service team, including Service Coordinators, Account Managers, and Technicians.
• Coach and develop employees in order to maximize performance and potential.
• Manage performance through recognition, regular feedback, performance reviews and/or corrective action.
• Recruit, interview, hire and ensure that training is provided for new employees to ensure that on‑going training and skill development is encouraged and provided for all employees.
• Solicit and apply customer feedback (internal and external).
• Manage company assets and inventory to ensure proper cost control and operational efficiency.
• Ensure that the local office is compliant with all federal, state and local legal regulations and statutes, including prevailing wage, legal posting requirements, and safety regulations.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years related experience and/or training within the commercial HVAC service industry or parallel industry.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience both direct and/or indirect.
• Leadership experience in Service, Sales, and Operations.
• Previous experience working with financial statements and managing P&L strongly preferred.

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position in New Orleans ranges from $100,00 - $170,000 plus a target sales incentive plan. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety‑sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.