Specification Sales Engineer

Location: Leeds

Ref#: 146460

Description & Requirements

Leeds (covering Yorkshire and Northeast territory) 

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits


We have an exciting career opportunity for a Specification Sales Engineer to become an integral part of our dynamic, high-achieving team.


This role offers the perfect platform to harness your industry expertise, cultivating relationships with both new and established specifiers. You'll play a pivotal role in promoting and driving the sales of our innovative renewable heat pumps, contributing to sustainable solutions in the industry.


What’s In It For You?


At Daikin UK we value our employees and their contributions. We offer a comprehensive rewards package including:


    Highly competitive bonus. 

    Company car or car allowance.

    Employer Pension Contributions at 7% 

    Comprehensive private medical and personal accident insurance plans.

    Investment in your training and development to encourage and support your career progression within the company.


How You Can Play Your Part:   


As the Specification Sales Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering trusted relationships with key clients and specifiers across the region. 


    Build and maintain strong partnerships with; New Build Developers, Social Housing providers, Architects, Consultants, Tier 1 Contractors and Merchants.  

    Oversee end-to-end project tracking, sales forecasting, and successful conversion.

    Grow a solid specification sales pipeline for our Altherma range. 

    Manage projects from initial specification through to contract award by delivering designs, technical proposals and promote Daikin as a preferred supplier.

    Act as the key contact for customer related issues (training, marketing, aftersales) ensuring expectations are met in an efficient manner.


About You:


Drawing from your specification sales background in the heating and ventilation industry, you’ll have established relationships with key specifiers such as; Contractors, Regional/National Developers, Architects and Consultants.  


You thrive in a collaborative team environment, bringing a self-motivated, ambitious, and success-driven approach to everything you do.


Your Interview Journey:


Interview 1: Introduction and Exploration Call


With: Your Daikin Recruitment Business Partner

Purpose: For you to get the lowdown on Daikin; who we are, what we do, and what makes us tick. It also provides us with an opportunity to understand your experiences, motivations, and personality.


Interview 2: Structured Interview


With: Hiring Manager

Purpose: A detailed discussion to explore your work experience and delve into Daikin's operations, focusing on the specifics of the role. 


Interview 3: Final Formal Interview 


With: Hiring Manager and a Senior Management Team Member

Purpose: Your opportunity to showcase your technical expertise, by conducting a short presentation on how you’d approach the role. 


About Us: 


Daikin UK Ltd provides innovative, premium quality, indoor climate management solutions to meet the changing needs of our residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Over 100 years of precision and innovation has helped Daikin UK build a worldwide reputation for quality and technology.


We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team enhances creativity, innovation, and performance. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.