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

NNO Johnson Controls Norway AS

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Ratingen-North Rhine Westphalia-Germany Until 8/23/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
Job description

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!

About this role

Summary

Lead European indirect sales strategy, optimize channel model, and drive growth.

Job title

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

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

industrial equipment

Location requirements

Ratingen, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipstrategic planningstakeholder managementcommunicationmarket analysis

Preferred skills

multilingualtransformational leadershipEuropean market knowledge

Specializations

indirect salesHVACrefrigerationchannel managementstrategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

40 Ratingen, Germany

Work arrangement unknown City