General Manager - ElitAire

Daikin Applied Americas • Cincinnati, OH

4d

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! President / General Manager Location: Cincinnati, OH (preferred); Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN (potentially) About ElitAire ElitAire is a proud subsidiary of Daikin, the world’s largest HVAC manufacturer. We represent Daikin, Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC), and more than 30 other leading HVAC equipment manufacturers, delivering innovative and efficient solutions for commercial and industrial customers across Ohio, Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. Since our founding in 2008, ElitAire has grown by staying true to a simple principle: great people make great companies. Our strength comes from a team that combines deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for serving customers. We’re trusted advisors to engineers, contractors, and building owners—partners who care about doing the right thing for the long term. While we’re part of the Daikin family, our entrepreneurial culture, local decision-making, and customer-first mindset set us apart. The Opportunity We’re looking for a President to lead ElitAire into its next phase of growth. This is not a figurehead role—it’s a hands-on leadership position that requires presence, clarity, and the ability to align great people behind a common vision. The right person will be an exceptional organizational leader—someone who has built, inspired, and led high-performing teams. Leadership strength is our top priority. Industry experience in the HVAC equipment sales and service world is a strong plus, but the heart of this role is about people, culture, and execution. As a subsidiary of Daikin Applied Americas, the President must also understand Daikin’s corporate goals and strategic direction—and translate those initiatives into actionable plans within ElitAire. This means building alignment between local operations and Daikin’s broader objectives, ensuring both organizations succeed together.

Requirements

• A proven leader with a track record of organizational success—someone who builds trust, develops people, and achieves results.
• 10+ years of relevant leadership experience in HVAC equipment sales, service, or related industries.
• A full P&L management background, with the ability to balance strategy, operations, and financial performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Strong communication and presentation skills—the ability to connect with people from the field to the boardroom.
• A mindset grounded in integrity, collaboration, and long-term thinking.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and accountability.
• Set the tone for a healthy, high-performing culture that values collaboration, initiative, and professional growth.
• Drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee our three core business units—Equipment Sales, Service, and Parts—ensuring each operates efficiently and profitably while maintaining our commitment to quality and partnership.
• Build and execute business strategy.
• Develop annual and long-term plans focused on market growth, customer success, and sustainable financial performance.
• Align with Daikin Applied Americas’ strategic initiatives.
• Understand Daikin’s corporate objectives and integrate them effectively into ElitAire’s operations—driving execution, collaboration, and performance that reflects shared goals across the organization.
• Empower and develop leaders.
• Mentor and guide your leadership team across Sales, Service, and Parts.
• Foster ownership, accountability, and clear alignment with ElitAire’s mission and goals.
• Champion operational excellence.
• Create systems that support growth—budgets, KPIs, talent development, and cross-functional communication that keeps everyone focused and informed.
• Strengthen customer and manufacturer relationships.
• Ensure we deliver one unified, value-driven experience to our customers while representing our manufacturers with professionalism and integrity.
• Stay close to the business.
• Understand the numbers, the people, and the marketplace.
• You’ll be in tune with the details, but you’ll know when to delegate and when to step in.

Benefits

• A respected and growing brand in the HVAC industry.
• Deep relationships with Daikin, BAC, and a wide portfolio of premium manufacturers.
• A loyal team that values purpose, growth, and trust.
• A chance to lead a dynamic organization built on values, not bureaucracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees