Business Development Manager

Location: Weybridge

Ref#: 147424

Description & Requirements

Nationwide Role

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits


Want to be the face of Daikin and part of the success of the worlds’ leading manufacturer and installer of air conditioning and heat pump systems?  


Enjoy collaborating at a senior level, building strong relationships with end users (existing and new) and increasing the opportunities to maximise sales opportunities to achieve/exceed sales targets? 


With an autonomous working environment, extensive travel and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, this could be your next career move.


What’s In It For You?


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


  • Company car/car allowance
  • Highly competitive salary and annual bonus
  • Comprehensive Private Medical and Personal Accident Insurance plans
  • 7% Employer Contributions to Pension
  • Investment in your training and development to encourage and support your career progression within the company


What Will You Be Doing?  


  • Developing business plans for each customer in co-ordination with Corporate Clients Manager to focus on agreed targets.
  • Identifying and securing new customer accounts and managing accounts to increase market coverage.
  • Developing sales opportunities with existing or non-spending customers by increasing in store share
  • Building great relationships and trust with customers through strong communication including new product presentations and delivering on promises made
  • Liaising closely with the Customer Support Specialist roles to maximise sales through a collaborative approach to ensure exceptional customer service
  • Identifying, negotiating and securing all business opportunities by design support, tracking and delivering of projects to increase market share.   
  • Liaising with other sales roles – Applied, Heating, Spec Sales etc as required to maximise sales through a collaborative approach
  • Representing the brand and promoting Daikin through customer and industry events / activities e.g. Conferences or hospitality events.  
  • Maintaining accurate pipeline forecasting and demand


The Ideal Candidate:


You will be an experienced Corporate Development Manager, ideally within the same industry covering a similar territory. Confident with senior level collaboration and strategic decision making, with the ability to provide technical expertise. You will also be competent in HVAC products (in particular air conditioning), solutions and legislation, with a strong awareness of the market, industry and region activity.


Who are we?


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.