Apply: General Manager – Commercial/Residential Airconditioning

• Established, respected brand in Geelong entering a new chapter
• Business Growth focus, be the company and brand ambassador
• Opportunity for benefits beyond salary for a leader who wants to explore business ownership.

As one of Geelong’s most respected brands in Airconditioning, our client is looking to capitalise and grow into commercial HVAC projects. Would you like to lead this company's mission forward?

Our client is well regarded as the leading provider of HVAC solutions across residential and commercial sectors in Geelong. Entering a new chapter of growth, we are looking for a hands-on General Manager to lead operations, drive business development, and shape the future of this company. With the bulk of its clients currently sitting in the residential sector, they are looking to take a quantum leap in the supply, installation and maintenance of air conditioning and HVAC in the commercial sector with a pipeline of over 70 prospects, ready to activate their services.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for developing relationships that lead to business opportunities, quoting and pricing larger jobs with a team to support you for smaller projects while building your team in installation and maintenance (from a previous outsourced strategy to inhouse technicians). You will be supported by head office in corporate services (IT, HR, Legal, and other shared services needs). This will free you up to work closely with clients and your team ensuring projects run smoothly, meet compliance standards, and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with builders, developers, and clients
• Lead and manage HVAC operations across residential and commercial projects including day-to-day operations, installations, service delivery and maintenance
• Ensure all jobs/projects are quoted with accuracy and confidence
• Ensure service delivery meets quality, safety, and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• A solid operator, ready for your next opportunity. You may come from installation, estimating or project management of Airconditioning and/or commercial HVAC projects.
• HVAC trade qualification or certification (essential)
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and service contracts
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working with builders, architects, and clients and being the face of the business at business/industry events
• Familiarity with job management and quoting systems

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
• Company vehicle included
• Supportive team culture focused on transparency and innovation
• Work-life balance and long-term career development
• A respected brand with deep roots in the Geelong region