Regional Distribution Manager - Midwest

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting‑edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share.

We continue to lead because of our world‑class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit  or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Carrier is looking for a Regional Distribution Business Manager to cover our Central Midwest Region.

• Own ductless revenue growth and market‑share performance across the assigned territory
• Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Analyze sales results, market conditions, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities
• Develop and manage joint growth plans with distribution partners to expand customer reach and contractor adoption
• Serve as the primary point of contact for distributors, contractors, and channel partners
• Build long‑term relationships that influence specification, quoting, and project outcomes
• Train distributor and contractor sales teams on ductless products, applications, and programs
• Provide support for complex sales discussions and project opportunities
• Drive customer satisfaction by helping resolve sales, service, and product‑related issues efficiently
• Lead bid opportunities and contribute to proposal development and negotiations
• Gather competitive pricing and product intelligence to support effective positioning
• Identify product gaps and collaborate with Product Management to recommend improvements
• Work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment to align strategy and execution
• Contribute ductless expertise across sales, marketing, and channel management teams
• Operate independently with minimal direction while consistently delivering results

• Sustained ductless revenue growth and increased regional market share
• Strong distributor engagement and execution of joint growth plans
• Increased contractor adoption and successful competitive conversions
• High credibility as a ductless subject‑matter expert across the region
• Central Midwest Regions

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of sales and/or operations management experience
• 2+ years of HVAC industry sales experience
• 2+ years selling to or working directly with distributors
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory/Remote

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience in ductless or HVAC product sales within a distribution‑driven channel model
• Demonstrated success developing and executing joint business plans with distributors
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing revenue targets, pricing strategy, and margin performance

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $ annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

• Health Care Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision;
  Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave
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  Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability
  :
  Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts
  :
  Health Savings Account;
  Health Care Spending Account;
  Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

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