HVAC Product Manager at Gateway Supply Company

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Strategy, Vendor Management, Market Analysis, Sales Enablement, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, HVAC Systems Knowledge, Pricing Strategy, Microsoft Office

Industry

Wholesale

Description

About Us: Gateway Supply, a trusted leader in HVAC and plumbing supplies, is looking for a motivated HVAC Product Manager who can turn market insight into sales growth. This is an opportunity to shape product strategy, strengthen vendor relationships, and help our sales teams deliver the right solutions to customers. About the Role: As our HVAC Product Manager, you will own the product direction for key HVAC categories, from product selection and positioning to launch support, training and ongoing performance growth. You will partner closely with sales, marketing, purchasing, operations, suppliers, and technical teams to drive profitable growth and create strong customer experience. Key Responsibilities: * Drive category growth: Identify product opportunities, improve positioning, and support strategies that help increase sales and margin. * Support the sales team: Equip sales and branch teams with product knowledge, launch details, competitive advantages, and customer-facing talking points. * Manage product lifecycle: Oversee products from selection and launch through improvement, repositioning, or retirement. * Analyze customers and competitors: Track customer needs, market trends, pricing, and competitive offerings to guide smart product decisions. * Build vendor partnerships: Work with suppliers to support product availability, cost competitiveness, quality, training, and launch execution. * Improve performance: Monitor product results, resolve issues, and recommend improvements that increase customer satisfaction and profitability. What We Offer: * Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. * Visible Impact: A role where your product decisions directly support sales growth, customer success, and company performance. * Career Growth: Opportunities to develop professionally in a supportive, customer-focused team environment. Qualifications Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. * Strong understanding of HVAC products, systems, applications, customers, and industry trends preferred. * Experience supporting product growth, vendor programs, pricing, market analysis, or sales enablement. * Ability to communicate product value clearly to sales teams, suppliers, internal partners, and customers. * Strong analytical, project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP, CAD, or product management tools are a plus. * Willing and able to travel as business needs require. Why Choose Us: * Sales-driven impact: Help branches and sales teams win business with the right HVAC product mix, positioning, and support. * Strong vendor and customer connections: Build partnerships that improve availability, value, training, and service. * Ownership and growth: Take ownership of vendor and product relationships and help shape the future of our HVAC offering.

Responsibilities

The HVAC Product Manager is responsible for driving category growth by managing the product lifecycle from selection to retirement. They partner with sales, marketing, and vendors to optimize product positioning and improve customer experience.