Chillers Business Development Manager

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with deep experience in the Chiller or HVAC sector? Ready to take ownership of major client relationships, influence high-value projects, and help shape the future of cooling solutions across the UK?

We’re looking for an ambitious and technically minded Business Development Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving business growth, developing strategic client relationships, and expanding our presence within the UK Chiller HVAC market

Application Details
Location: Interviews will be held via MS Teams
Questions? Contact our HR Team at recruitmentUK@flaktgroup.com

What You’ll Be Doing
As our Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with key clients across the UK. You’ll combine commercial expertise with technical understanding to deliver tailored HVAC solutions that meet customer needs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving new business growth within the Chiller HVAC market
• Building long-term relationships with consultants, contractors, end users, architects, and quantity surveyors
• Delivering engaging technical and commercial presentations
• Managing projects from initial engagement through to contract negotiation and handover
• Working closely with internal technical, finance, manufacturing, and marketing teams
• Reviewing tenders, specifications, and drawings to develop competitive proposals
• Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve
• Producing sales forecasts and supporting strategic business plans

What You Bring
You’ll be a confident and commercially astute professional who thrives on developing relationships and winning business.

Essential:

• Degree in Building Services, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Chiller/HVAC sector
• Strong technical understanding of Chiller systems and HVAC applications
• Proven success in business development and account management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Desirable:

• Commercial qualification
• Experience managing Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts

The Person

• Results-driven
• Customer-focused
• Commercially sharp
• A strong relationship builder
• Comfortable presenting complex technical solutions
• Collaborative and proactive in your approach

What’s in It for You? FläktGroup UK is committed to supporting your growth and development. Join us and benefit

• Competitive Salary
• Company car scheme
• 25 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Support

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Please note we do require applicants to hold the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HR Team are responsible for recruitment across the company, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee of Flaktgroup will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.