At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

This role has been designated by the Company as safety sensitive. 

What’s in it for you: 
 

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Trane in Fort Wayne / South Bend, IN is hiring an Area Service Manager to join our team!  In this role, you will be responsible for providing the leadership for all activities involving Service Repair, Upgrades/Enhancements, Service Agreements, and installation of new equipment lifetime of connectivity with that customer.  Processes within that oversight include working with sales to provide timely service agreement pricing to customer support of sales through contract pricing on parts and service, field service coordination, technicians recruitment, training and development management of technicians, invoicing and collections, and customer satisfaction.  

Thrive at work and at home:  

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   

Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   

401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    

Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      

Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Learn more about our benefits here!  

 
Where is the work:  
 
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) based out of either South Bend or Fort Wayne, IN 

 
What you will do:   

P&L responsibility, provide monthly revenue forecasting, help drive service agreement base growth, repairs/installation/service turnkey growth by partnering with the acquisition team (sales). Budget Control Responsibilities including expenses as compared to targets for overhead items such as fleet, uniforms, tools and safety equipment. Risk mitigation - responsible for managing risk in service agreements, service turnkey and repairs work. Oversee the service coordination function to respond efficiently to customers, ensure technicians’ training and skill level is appropriately balanced to service customers, and leverage resources across the district.  This includes emergency repair, regular maintenance contracts, scheduled work and upgrades, installations, replacement components, and long-term service agreements.   Effectively attract, coach, counsel, train and develop all service employees.  Drive continuous improvement through company performance management process and technical product training programs available.  Develop employee skill levels, including customer service, process and technical skills to the highest degree possible. Confirm margin expectations are met during sales and fulfillment activities. Maximize cash flow by ensuring invoices are generated immediately upon completion of work, managing expense budgets, and increasing utilization of the service team.   Ensure that standard service work processes are created and followed.  Improve transactional processes impacting the customer experience and increase overall customer satisfaction. Ensure environmental, health and safety compliance within service team.  Provide training to all employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment both in the shop and at customer sites. Travel to customer job sites is required, which may include outdoor work and/or work in mechanical/equipment rooms.  During the site visits, the employee may be exposed to variable weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; heights, and other variable environmental conditions based on location.  

 

What you will bring: 

5+ years of experience in HVAC or a related field, technical systems (or equipment or skilled trades).   3+ years of experience managing and coaching large teams and organizing work schedules.    Project management skills to oversee and drive successful project execution for startups and customer requests.   Tech-savvy with expertise in Microsoft applications. Salesforce experience considered an asset. Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years. Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.   

  

Compensation:  

Base Pay Range - 86,500 - $124,100. Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan.

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee’s growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.