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Area Sales Manager UK
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About The Cofinair Group
The Cofinair Group has an international recognized expertise in evaporative and adiabatic cooling. Our 3 manufacturing production sites are located in Italy, France, and Germany.
The Group bases its development on a product and service offering that is tailored to specific customers' needs, with functionality, quality, and performance as major goals.
As a true European Group, our products, designed and manufactured in Europe, exceed environmental standards by integrating noise reduction, different ventilation types, materials, and exchange surfaces, adapted to the specific needs of the industrial and tertiary sectors. Product portfolio includes open and closed loop cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, evaporative and adiabatic condensers, and a wide range of services.
Recognized as the European leader in industrial innovation for evaporative and adiabatic cooling, 80,000 pieces of equipment have been installed worldwide, and more than 20,000 customers have renewed their confidence.
As part of its ambition to strengthen its presence in fast-growing strategic segments, the Cofinair Group is creating a new role dedicated to developing the UK territory with AzteQ Environmental Ltd, our UK Company.
Role: Area Sales Manager
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Tasks
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Market Development & Prospecting
- Identify and map key stakeholders within the UK.
- Lead prospecting campaigns and build long-term relationships with decision-makers.
- Represent the Group at specialized events, trade fairs, and industry associations.
- Conduct competitive and market analysis (benchmarking) to support product adaptations.
- Support the preparation of marketing and technical materials to promote the COFINAIR & AzteQ portfolio.
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Technical & Solution Development
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to translate customer requirements into tailored solutions.
- Tender preparation and participate in strategic bid reviews.
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Customer Relationship & Key Accounts
- Develop and manage strategic Key Accounts.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.
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Cross-functional Contribution
- Share best practices, lessons learned, and market insights with internal teams.
- Ensure alignment with Group sales standards, CRM usage, and reporting guidelines.
- Provide accurate pipeline forecasts to support resource and capacity planning.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Significant experience in business development / key account management, with at least 5 years in technical/industrial solutions (HVAC, refrigeration, energy, industrial equipment).
- Strong knowledge of the UK market environment.
- Ability to work in multicultural environments and with different types of customers (engineering office, contractor, end-user, investors, designer, installer, etc).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
- Fluent English is required; proficiency in French is a plus.
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Benefits
- Position based in the UK, ideally Midlands or Northern UK, employed by AzteQ Environmental Ltd, with occasional trips to Group headquarters and factories.
- Strategic role with high visibility within the Group.
- Possibility of home office.
- Benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
- Company car, Company phone & laptop.
- You will join a company with a strong Sustainability culture, where every employee plays an active role in safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
COFINAIR & AzteQ are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, promoting diversity and inclusion. We strive to recruit diverse talents that enrich our team and foster a respectful and collaborative work environment.
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