Business Development Manager

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Ref#: 146976

Description & Requirements

Kent

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


Are you a commercially savvy, 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? 


At Daikin UK, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to successful manage customer accounts to increase market coverage and drive sales. You will play a key role in making sure your customers have the smoothest journey when dealing with Daikin.


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


How You Can Play Your Part

As a Business Development Manager 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. 

You Will 

    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.


About You

You will be based in Kent and have previous business development or account management experience, ideally 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 customers needs, whereby you can tailor the right solutions.  


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 demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in executing strategic sales, showcasing how you could make an immediate impact.


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.