Our Client is a global engineering and technology leader.

In pursuit of global excellence, they are continuously looking for dynamic business developers and are currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to develop and grow their sales within Northern England, as well as to increase awareness across all industry segments / vertical markets, promote solution-based business development, grow consultants knowledge, develop contractor accounts and develop end user relationships / specification for the clients' Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and control solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Increase market product awareness through active engagement with M&E consultants to generate specifications.
• Engage with contractors to generate direct sales accounts to support business growth.
• Building customer relationships and pro-actively planned networking activities.
• Identification and development of business opportunities for/from consultants / contractors / end users and channel partners and map or network to the appropriate partner to maximise the client's sales and business development outcomes.
• Maintain accurate project information within the registration system to support pricing, tracking and communication of project information to the business.
• Provide monthly reports and weekly call plans to management.
• Set up, prepare and attend monthly meetings with line manager to support progress and performance.

• Experience working within the Air Conditioning industry in a sales capacity.
• Knowledge of Air Conditioning systems.
• Target driven with track record of achievement.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to identify and develop opportunities within the market place.
• Ability to increase sales revenue & control margin.
• Experience of working with M&E consultants, contractors and installers.
• Ability to work with Distributor Partners and / or End Users.
• Ability to pro-actively support the sales function with full design and product knowledge.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with business acumen.
• Good presentation skills.
• Professional manner and attitude.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Educated in Mechanical Engineering (HND / Degree level ideal).
• Experience in a HVAC company especially VRF products.