**Job Posting:** Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. **Role Overview** The Director of HVAC for the Northwest is responsible for the communication and execution of the HVAC customer group strategy relative to the Northwest US region. **Location:** Must live in market – prefer Portland or Seattle and be able to office in a Ferguson blended location. Other locations in the Northwest will be considered: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming **Primary Responsibilities** + Accountable for driving alignment and execution of HVAC strategies to the local market to accelerate over market growth and gross margin contributions. + Lead the communication efforts around new capabilities and resources, enabling regional leadership to incorporate into business planning. + Collaborate with assigned market on HVAC business planning, including budgeting and forecasting. + Support the execution of national strategies and implementation of related plans at the local level. + Effectively manage and prioritize competing demands from corporate and market-level initiatives. + Develop and manage strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless coordination and exceptional service delivery. + Lead associates and teams by implementing company policies and processes that support profitable growth, customer satisfaction and market share expansion. + Oversee staffing, training and performance evaluations in collaboration with RVPs/GMs to support strategic sales and service goals. + Collaborate with regional and local leadership to ensure strategic alignment. + Maintain strong connections with customers, sales leadership and associates to drive engagement and operational success. **Leadership Traits** + Strategic Vision: Anticipate future trends & guide long-term business growth. Articulate competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action and creates sustainable value. + Change Management: Capable of leading smooth transitions, especially when integrating new business strategies and aligning them with existing systems & processes. + Influence/Persuasion: Convince others to take action, win concessions without damaging relationships and respond effectively to the reactions and positions of others. + Talent Development: Demonstrate the ability to identify potential, cultivate skills and empower individuals and teams to achieve high performance and long-term growth. **Skills & Expectations** + Strategic Planning & Business Development + Leadership & Interpersonal Skills + Customer Group / Industry Business Knowledge & Expertise + Critical Thinking & Communication **Requirements:** + Must live in market – prefer Portland or Seattle and be able to office in a Ferguson blended location + Visits within market as needed + Minimum of 10+ years industry/company experience preferred At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! - **Pay Range:** - $10,350.45 - $22,291.63 - **_Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles_** **OR** **_Hourly for all other roles._** - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - _The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability._ _Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer_ _F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual_ _Orientation/Gender_ _Identity._ Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)