Brad MacKenzie
HVAC/R sales and operations leader with 20+ years of experience
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HVAC/R sales and operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Proven ability to scale territories, strengthen contractor relationships, and deliver consistent year-over-year increases in revenue and margin. Deep technical expertise in heat pumps, natural gas/propane systems, oil-fired equipment, and wholesale distribution operations. Recognized for decisive leadership, operational efficiency, and building high-performance teams.
Experience
Heat Pump Manager - Trinity Energy Group - New Glasgow, NS
(2025-10 - 2026-07)
- Led multiprovince technician teams and improved workflow efficiency
- Managed pricing, inventory accuracy, and Service Titan updates
- Produced up to 25 heat pump and electrical upgrade estimates daily for residential and program customers
Regional Strategic Account Manager - Wolseley Canada - Atlantic Canada
(2024-12 - 2025-10)
- Developed strategic growth plans and strengthened key account partnerships
- Negotiated pricing agreements, service contracts, and multisite deals
- Increased Castle business by 40% in 8 months
Branch Manager - Wolseley Canada - New Glasgow, NS
(2016-07 - 2024-12)
- Oversaw full branch operations and expanded market share
- Managed P&L, profitability targets, and vendor programs
- Grew branch revenue from $2M to $10M annually with 8 straight years of YOY growth
Outside Sales Representative - Wolseley Canada - Burlington, ON
(2008-07 - 2016-07)
- Managed 60+ contractor accounts and provided technical support
- Interpreted equipment specifications and supported major contractor onboarding
- Maintained one of Canada's largest HVAC contractor relationships for nearly a decade
Warehouse Associate - Wolseley Canada - Burlington, ON
(2001-12 - 2008-07)
Built foundational HVAC/R knowledge through hands-on distribution operations
Education
High School Diploma - Pictou Academy (1997)