Alfa Laval is looking for a Field based Account Manager.
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
Alfa Laval UK&I are on an exciting journey, with a strong position in the market and an innovative product offering, we are now looking for a new team player in our Energy Equipment sales team. The focus will be on selling Alfa Laval’s highly innovative and efficient heat exchangers into a range of different environments.
This is a remote role, with travel to customer sites in the Midlands, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and surrounding areas where you will be in charge of your own diary and setting your own meetings with customers and clients.
Who you are
You have a drive and track record to successfully develop and secure business-to-business sales. You are a good communicator and relationship builder who likes to challenge and inspire people. You are an individual with a digitally curious mind. The ideal candidate will also have experience in selling a range of HVAC , refrigeration, heat pump or Industrial Capital Equipment Machinery to end users and also identifying and using consultants.
Your main responsibilities include
- To support all stages of the sales process, technically and commercially including proposal generation,
- To have a sales focus with individual responsibility and targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants and end users directly.
- To work proactively with consultants and system builders/contractors to design our heat exchangers into specifications and to grow sales.
- Use the CRM tool and other tools in a consistent and qualitative way, to support the sales process and take decisions.
- Be active in the market and focus on making visits, meetings and interactions with already existing customers, focusing on customer needs understanding and highlighting the value of our products and services.
What you know
- You have a relevant engineering qualification and/or 2+ years of experience in a sales engineering role.
- You have Field Sales Experience.
- Experience in selling HVAC equipment, plate heat exchangers, heat pumps or similar equipment
- Strategic mindset able to identify growth within new and existing customers and projects
What We Offer
You’ll be part of a small, informal team where everyone’s voice matters. We work hard, but we also make sure there’s room for a healthy balance in life. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, we support each other, share ideas, and celebrate our successes together. As part of Alfa Laval, you’ll also enjoy the benefits of working in a global company, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from around the world, learn from diverse perspectives, and grow your career in an international environment.
Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role. In addition, you will need to show your right to work in the UK.
For More Information Please contact
Business Unit Manager, Energy Equipment - Varuninder Jamwal [email protected]
Talent Acquisition Partner - Reece Watmore [email protected]
Selection and interviews will be ongoing continuously. Please be aware that the application process may close earlier if we identify suitable candidates, so do not delay in applying.
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Skills Required
- Relevant engineering qualification
- 2+ years of experience in a sales engineering role
- Field Sales Experience
- Experience in selling HVAC equipment and plate heat exchangers
- Strategic mindset for identifying growth opportunities
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
