Direct Account Manager

Posted:
12/10/2024, 11:11:21 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ Sunbury-on-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

What You Will Do

Hitachi Cooling & Heating Solutions UK & IRE are driving business growth and seeking a Direct Account Manager to build long-term, trusted relationships with our customers. This will involve developing close connections with installing contractors, consultants, M&E companies, and end-user clients.

The role primarily focuses on driving sales of VRF, Chiller, and Heating systems into the HVAC market through direct sales with contractors and M&E companies. This is a regional position covering London and Southeast, requiring frequent travel within these areas to ensure effective coverage for the business.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus plan

  • Paid holidays and sick pay

  • Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, employee assistance, referral scheme, discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and Johnson Controls product discounts

  • Extensive training opportunities

  • Collaborative team environment

  • Career development ladders

  • Zero Harm safety policy

  • Access to business resource groups

  • Company vehicle

How You Will Do It

  • Act as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters

  • Build and nurture strong, long-lasting client relationships

  • Provide design and application advice to customers, promoting energy-efficient solutions

  • Work closely with customers to negotiate contracts/projects and close agreements to maximise profits

  • Identify new business opportunities with existing clients and areas of improvement to meet sales targets

  • Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g., quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)

  • Proactively introduce our product portfolio, offering installation requirements, features, and benefits

  • Deliver presentations on product features and benefits, CPDs, and legislation requirements

What We Look For

  • At least four years of technical HVAC experience (knowledge of Hitachi HVAC solutions or competitors preferred)

  • Experience in air conditioning, chillers, heating, and control systems, with the ability to guide clients through design concepts

  • Understanding of current legislation

  • Experience presenting via PowerPoint and providing system training

  • Technical competence in system design

  • Ability to multitask client requests efficiently

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • High level of initiative and personal organisation

  • IT literate, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, CRM (Salesforce), and Outlook

  • Enthusiastic, structured, methodical, and self-motivated

  • Collaborative and supportive approach towards the team and clients

  • Innovative mindset to support product launches and promotions

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