Business Development Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ref#: 147123

Description & Requirements

Location: North East

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits 


Are you a sales driven professional with knowledge of the HVAC industry and ready to work for a market leader? Are you looking for a role that allows you to build on your pre-existing account management skills? Then look no further! Join Daikin; where we’ll help you tap into your full potential!


The role:


At Daikin UK, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to successfully manage customer accounts, to increase market coverage and drive sales. Your role will be to maximise sales opportunities and achieve and exceed agreed sales target by visiting customers and sites to develop new projects and contacts within existing accounts and developing new accounts. 


The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


•    Develop business plans for each customer in co-ordination with RSM in order to focus on agreed targets.

•    Develop sales opportunities with existing or non-spending customers by increasing in store share.

•    Build great relationships and trust with customers through strong communication including new product presentations and delivering on promises made to maximise sales and in store share value. 

•    Liaise closely with our Customer Support Specialists to maximise sales through a collaborative approach to ensure exceptional customer service.


What’s in it for you?


Daikin UK care about what we do and who helps us to do it, so we put great emphasis on rewarding our employees every step of the way. This includes:


•    Highly competitive bonus

•    7% contribution towards your pension

•    Comprehensive private medical and personal accident insurance plans

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


About you:


You will be based in or around Newcastle and have previous business development or account management experience managing contractors, and have a proven track record selling within the HVAC industry.

We are looking for a team player, someone who has a can do positive attitude. You will need to be confident in your ability to sell and be able to listen to the customer’s needs, whereby you can tailor the right solutions.  


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.