HVAC Maintenance/Sales Trainer

Champions Group Holdings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Company culture

Job summary

Champions Group is seeking an HVAC Maintenance/Sales Trainer to develop and deliver comprehensive training for both new and existing sales and service teams. The role emphasizes technical HVAC knowledge and customer-focused training, with collaboration across leadership to improve performance and efficiency.

The position requires 5+ years in HVAC sales, maintenance, or training, strong communication skills, LMS experience, and a willingness to travel about half the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in HVAC sales, maintenance, and/or training.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sales and customer service best practices.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) or other training tools.
• Ability to motivate and engage team members with diverse learning styles.
• Willingness to travel, approximately 50% of your time, often staying overnight for work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs covering HVAC fundamentals, service techniques, and sales strategies.
• Lead hands-on workshops to reinforce HVAC technical skills.
• Train technicians on product features, upselling opportunities, and customer service best practices.
• Assess trainees through quizzes, demonstrations, and role-plays, and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and tailor content.
• Onboard new hires with foundational training for day-one readiness.
• Stay updated on HVAC trends and incorporate new knowledge into materials.
• Gather feedback to refine training programs for continued effectiveness.
• Foster a positive learning environment valuing teamwork and inclusion.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Sales & customer service

Communication & presentation

LMS/training tools

Motivating & engaging teams

Travel willingness

Tools

LMS

Job description

Overview

As an HVAC Maintenance/Sales Trainer, you will be vital in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to new and existing sales and service teams. Your goal will be to ensure that all team members are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in both technical and customer-focused areas of HVAC services. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for empowering others through training and mentorship. You will collaborate with leadership to continuously improve the team’s performance, customer satisfaction, and overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs: Create engaging, comprehensive training sessions covering HVAC system fundamentals, service techniques, and sales strategies. Adapt the content to suit a variety of learning styles and knowledge levels.
• Lead hands‑on workshops: Facilitate interactive workshops to reinforce HVAC technical skills, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Sales skill development: Train existing technicians on key HVAC product features, effective selling techniques, upselling opportunities, and customer service best practices to maximize client satisfaction and drive revenue growth.
• Conduct assessments and feedback: Regularly assess trainees’ performance through quizzes, practical demonstrations, and role‑play scenarios. Provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development.
• Collaborate with department heads: Partner with sales, service, and operations managers to identify training needs and tailor content to address specific performance gaps or industry changes.
• Onboarding new hires: Provide foundational training to new service team members, ensuring they are fully equipped to confidently perform their roles from day one.
• Monitor industry trends: Stay up to date on the latest HVAC technologies, products, and service techniques, and incorporate this knowledge into training materials to keep the team current.
• Continuous improvement: Gather feedback from trainees and department leads to refine and improve training programs, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.
• Foster a positive learning environment: Encourage a culture of teamwork, learning, and inclusion where all employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in HVAC sales, maintenance, and/or training.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sales and customer service best practices.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) or other training tools.
• Ability to motivate and engage team members with diverse learning styles.
• Willingness to travel, approximately 50% of your time, often staying overnight for work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Health insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off: Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Career growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Company culture: A supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and employee satisfaction.

Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $150,000 USD

About Champions Group

Champions Group is a nationwide leading provider of essential home services specializing in heating, air conditioning and plumbing services. With the mission to maintain long term relationships with its customers, Champions Group is dedicated to delivering timely, high-quality services across a comprehensive suite of HVAC, plumbing and electrical products. Champions Group Holdings includes brands from across the country, including Adeedo!, ASI, Bee's Plumbing, Bell Brothers, Fetch-A-Tech, HELP, Hobaica, Howard Air, JW Plumbing Heating and Air, Lex Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, McAfee Heating and Air, Moore Home Services, ProSkill Services, Scottsdale Air, Seatown Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air, Service Champions, Service Wizard, Sierra Air, Swan Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating.

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