Territory Manager - Longview and Tyler

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

• Territory & Sales Planning: Researches and categorizes customers based on revenue potential, creditworthiness, and business needs. Develops and updates territory plans, sales forecasts, and goals.
• Customer Engagement & Relationship Building: Initiates and maintains relationships with key decision-makers, regularly engaging customers to understand needs, provide insights, and adjust programs accordingly. Acts as a trusted advisor.
• Sales Execution & Consultative Selling: Identifies customer needs, presents tailored product and service solutions, articulates value, and guides customers through the buying process to close deals.
• Internal Coordination & Communication: Shares customer insights with branch teams, ensures internal support for customer needs, and follows up on leads or issues uncovered by the team.
• Problem Resolution & Customer Support: Serves as the primary contact for addressing customer issues and ensuring satisfaction.
• Tracking, Reporting & Market Awareness: Inputs customer interactions into CRM, analyzes sales and buying behaviors, monitors industry trends, and maintains product knowledge through ongoing training.
• Company Representation: Represents the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer-requested functions.

• At least 2 years of direct sales experience: is required, but this experience can come from a variety of different work experiences or educational background.
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a professional personal appearance
• HVAC-R Industry & Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of HVACR wholesale distribution, customer business operations, and profitability factors. Understanding of internal company operations, programs, and differentiators. Basic mechanical aptitude (helpful).
• Sales & Analytical Skills: Ability to develop customer expansion strategies and sales forecasts; skill in identifying high-value opportunities and uncovering business potential; skill in diagnosing problems and linking solutions to customer needs.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong listening, questioning, and two-way communication skills; ability to present programs professionally; ability to influence, negotiate, and drive customer decision-making; skill in adapting to different personalities and diplomatically addressing issues.
• Organization Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively; skill in executing and implementing sales programs; ability to coordinate with stakeholders; experience using tracking systems to manage follow-ups and action items.
• Software & Systems Skills: Proficiency in CRM software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; ability to use data tracking, presentation, and Point-of-sale software.

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