Manager, HVAC OEM Sales, EII at Littelfuse, Virtual - Indiana

Manager, HVAC OEM Sales, EII at Littelfuse in Virtual - Indiana. Full-time. $123,100 to $190,780 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

The Manager II, HVAC is a commercial people leader responsible for driving Littelfuse revenue growth across all HVAC/R Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in North America. This role leads a team of Key Account Managers (KAMs) and Global Account Managers (GAMs) covering the full spectrum of HVAC OEM accounts.

The Manager II serves as both a people leader and a commercial strategist — coaching and developing KAMs to drive design-wins, expand wallet share, and build long-term OEM partnerships while also engaging directly with senior decision-makers at key strategic accounts.

This leader is accountable for the overall HVACR OEM revenue target, team capability development, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional alignment with EII Product Management, Technical Marketing, and Field Application Engineering.

The ideal candidate brings deep HVAC industry knowledge, strong technical acumen across electrical protection and controls, experience managing a team of KAMs in a complex OEM selling environment, and the communication and relationship-management skills to represent Littelfuse with key decision-makers at major HVAC OEM organizations.

This position reports directly to the Director, OEM Sales — EII, Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Key Account Manager Development

Account Strategy & Revenue Ownership

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related technical field

10+ years of progressive sales experience in the HVAC/R industry, with at least 3–5 years of direct people management experience leading a team of Key Account Managers or Sales Engineers

Deep knowledge of HVAC/R system design and applications — including rooftop units, air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, boilers, refrigeration racks, and compressor systems

Proven experience selling electrical protection, controls, and sensing components to HVAC OEM engineering and procurement teams

Demonstrated track record of leading a sales team to achieve or exceed revenue quotas and driving technical design-wins at complex, multi-stakeholder OEM accounts

Strong coaching and talent development skills — with experience developing KAMs from product-focused sellers into consultative solution sellers

Understanding of relevant electrical standards and codes including UL (248, 508A, 943), NEC, ASHRAE 15/34, and A2L refrigerant compliance requirements

Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) for pipeline management, forecasting, and team performance monitoring

Strong presentation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders at major OEM organizations

Ability to travel up to 50% within North America

Preferred:

Master's degree in Engineering, Business (MBA), or related field

Experience managing KAMs in a multi-tier OEM account structure with both direct OEM and OEM + distribution selling motions

Knowledge of heat pump technology, electrification trends, and A2L refrigerant transition impacts on HVAC component requirements

Familiarity with the Littelfuse EII product portfolio — including Hartland Controls ICS products, SymCom protection relays, and industrial fuse families

Experience coordinating Manufacturer Representative Firms as a coverage extension model

Existing relationships at one or more Tier 1 HVAC OEMs (Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Trane, Johnson Controls)

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Salary Range:
$123,100 - $190,780 The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.