Business Development Executive

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About the job…

The Field Sales Specialist is responsible for identifying business opportunities within the HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration market and concluding direct sales of Alfa Laval gasket plate heat exchangers’ services in Central USA.

This is a position located in Indianapolis, IN or Kenosha, WI.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Develop and Execute sales plans for target accounts within Commercial& Residential HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration.
• Discover new business opportunities in the HVAC and Refrigeration market & develop new business for heat exchangers service.
• Be active in the market and focus on making visits, meetings and interactions to customers, focusing on customer needs understanding and highlighting the value of our products and services.
• Collaborate with service operations team to provide superior customer experience.
• Perform energy saving evaluation using Alfa Laval tools and processes to help customers achieve their sustainability goals.
• Ownership of lead to fulfilment process including but not limited to:
• Prospecting.
• Negotiation.
• Securing purchase orders.
• Use the CRM tool and other tools in a consistent and qualitative way, to support the sales process and take decisions.

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral 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."

What you know:

• Bachelors in Engineering or Business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in selling HVAC Service, Projects or Parts.
• A proven track record of building and expanding customer relationships.
• Knowledge of HVAC, cooling towers and/or chillers strongly desired.
• Aftermarket or distributor sales (representative management) experience is helpful.
• Communication skills.
• Decision making.
• Travel availability 60%.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s in it for you?

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically between $80,000.00 to $100,000.00.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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