Applied Business Unit Manager – HVAC Solutions & Service

Are you an experienced HVAC leader ready to take ownership of a major Applied and Service business within one of the world’s most recognised HVAC brands?

This is an opportunity to join a global market leader in air conditioning, applied HVAC systems, and heating technology, leading a high-performing Applied business unit focused on large-scale commercial and industrial projects across Ireland.

You will take ownership of a significant and growing business covering large chillers, AHUs, applied HVAC solutions, and service operations across sectors including data centres, pharmaceutical, offices, and major commercial developments.

This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to shape strategy, grow revenue, develop teams, and influence the future direction of the applied business in Ireland.

Why Join?

• Senior leadership role within a globally recognised HVAC manufacturer
• Opportunity to lead and grow an established Applied and Service division
• Strong existing business with major growth plans already in place
• Direct influence over commercial strategy, team development, and business performance
• Highly visible role working closely with Irish leadership and European HQ
• Excellent salary and bonus structure with strong long-term career prospects

You will be based in the Dublin office and lead a multi-disciplinary team including Sales & Service Engineers and Internal Sales / Back Office teams.

This role will suit a commercially driven senior manager who understands both applied HVAC equipment sales and service operations, and who can lead teams while developing long-term customer relationships in highly technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Applied HVAC business across Ireland
• Drive growth across equipment sales and service operations
• Develop and execute the applied sales and service strategy
• Manage, mentor, coach, and grow the existing team and build relationships across key sectors including: Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Commercial Offices, Industrial projects
• Oversee sales planning, forecasting, budgeting, and execution
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends
• Work closely with leadership teams in Ireland and Europe
• Ensure exceptional customer service and technical support standards
• Deliver regular reporting and presentations to senior leadership

What They’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience within the HVAC industry
• Previous experience managing Applied / Solutions HVAC business units
• Strong background in both equipment sales and service operations
• Experience leading technical sales and service teams
• Excellent commercial and strategic mindset
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Technical understanding of:
  • Chillers, AHUs, Applied HVAC systems, Commercial HVAC solutions
• Comfortable managing high-value commercial relationships and large-scale projects
• Engineering or business qualification preferred

Package

• Very competitive salary
• Bonus up to 40%

If you are an experienced HVAC leader looking for a strategic role with real influence, growth potential, and the opportunity to lead a major applied business, we would be interested in speaking with you confidentially.