Commercial General Manager

Overview

Lead cross-functional teams to drive growth, innovation and integration in HVAC business.

Key Responsibilities

• digital initiatives
• product development
• go‑to‑market
• integration
• customer experience
• market trends

Tasks

-Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on innovation, execution, and continuous improvement. -Champion digital initiatives to improve customer engagement and streamline internal processes. -Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve growth, innovation, and market expansion objectives. -Lead and develop high-performing teams in Sales, Product Management, Marketing/Communications, and Customer Experience. -Identify market trends and customer needs to drive the development of next-generation HVAC or adjacent industry products. -Collaborate with Engineering -Collaborate with senior leadership to align functional goals with overall business objectives. -Utilize customer insights and competitive analysis to inform strategy and product development. -Ensure exceptional customer experience and build long-term client relationships. -Collaborate with finance and operations teams to measure and deliver on synergy targets. -Lead post-merger integration of new business units, including cultural alignment, organizational structure, and operational synergies. -Drive integration and synergy realization for acquired businesses and product lines. -Guide brand positioning and external communications strategy in alignment with customer expectations and market demands. -Oversee the full lifecycle of product development—from concept to launch. -Lead the go-to-market strategy for new products and digital solutions.

Requirements

• mba
• hvac
• m&a
• channel
• digital
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience in both B2B and B2C environments. -Executive leadership development or certification. -Experience with channel management -Strong background in digital transformation, product innovation, and go-to-market strategies. -Acquisition targeting and due diligence -Experience in M&A integration and delivering on post-acquisition synergies. -Proven experience in general management with responsibility across multiple disciplines (Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Experience). -Master’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field required. -10+ years of leadership experience in the HVAC industry or a related technical field. -Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% -Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

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Benefits

-Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave -Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs -Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans -Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

About Weil-Mclain

-Built a strong reputation creating North America’s largest cast-iron boiler brand, with manufacturing in Indiana and North Carolina. -Evolved its lineup to include high-efficiency condensing and advanced hydronic boilers with smart controls and materials like stainless steel and aluminum. -Focused on residential, commercial & institutional buildings—installing systems in homes, schools, offices, hotels and restaurants. -Parented by SPX Technologies, it underwent a brand refresh in early 2025 to highlight its legacy and innovation in hydronic heating. -Notable products include the Evergreen and SlimFit condensing models, pushing efficiency and installer-friendly design. -Historically pioneered innovations such as the first wet-base boiler and factory-assembled sections for reliability and ease of use. -Maintains administrative headquarters in Illinois with manufacturing plants in Michigan City, IN and Eden, NC.

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