Job Description - Customer Manager
Company: Broad Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd.
Position: Customer Manager - HVAC Chillers & VAM
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Industry: HVAC / Air Conditioning / Chillers / VAM
Department: Sales & Customer Management
Experience: 2-5 years in HVAC, preferably Chillers and VAM
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Broad Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Customer Manager to manage and develop business relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, OEMs and channel partners in the Surat and South Gujarat market.
The ideal candidate should have strong technical and commercial knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers and VAM (Vapor Absorption Machines) and proven experience in handling industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Generate new business opportunities for chillers, VAM and HVAC solutions across Surat and surrounding markets.
Identify upcoming projects in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings and manufacturing.
Meet customers, consultants, MEP consultants, EPC contractors and project decision-makers regularly.
Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate HVAC/chiller/VAM solutions.
Prepare and coordinate technical and commercial proposals with the engineering and application teams.
Manage the complete sales cycle from enquiry generation to negotiation, order booking and execution handover.
Follow up on quotations, technical submittals, commercial negotiations and purchase orders.
Develop relationships with consultants and ensure company products are specified in relevant projects.
Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing and new project opportunities.
Coordinate with service, application, project and internal sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Handle customer complaints and coordinate internally for timely resolution.
Maintain accurate sales pipeline, enquiry status, forecast and customer records.
Achieve assigned sales, revenue and customer-development targets.
Conduct regular market visits and prepare reports on business opportunities and customer activities.
Required Technical Knowledge
The candidate should have a good understanding of:
Chilled water HVAC systems
Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
VAM / Vapor Absorption Chillers
Cooling towers and associated HVAC equipment
HVAC system design fundamentals
Heat load and basic equipment selection concepts
Energy-efficient HVAC solutions
Industrial and commercial air-conditioning applications
HVAC project execution and commissioning basics
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or a related field.
3-6 years of relevant experience in HVAC sales/customer management.
Experience specifically with chillers, VAM or large HVAC systems will be strongly preferred.
Existing relationships with consultants, contractors, end users and industrial customers in Surat/South Gujarat will be an advantage.
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Good commercial understanding and ability to manage sales negotiations.
Willingness to travel extensively within Surat and surrounding industrial areas.
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong customer relationship management and business-development skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Sales and order-booking achievement
New customer acquisition
Chiller/VAM project pipeline development
Consultant and contractor engagement
Conversion of enquiries into orders
Customer retention and repeat business
Collection/payment follow-up support
Market coverage and customer visits
Accuracy of sales forecasting
Target Customer Segments
The candidate will primarily develop business across:
Pharmaceutical and chemical industries
Textile and manufacturing industries
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Hotels and hospitality
Commercial buildings
Data centres and critical cooling applications
Industrial plants
EPC contractors
MEP/HVAC consultants
Real-estate and infrastructure projects
Institutional customers
Compensation
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards.
The position may include performance-based incentives linked to sales and business-development targets.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate is a customer-focused HVAC professional with strong chiller/VAM sales experience, an established network in the Surat/South Gujarat market, and the ability to convert technical requirements into commercial business opportunities.
Experience
2 - 5 Years
No. of Openings
5
Education
Graduate (B.Tech/B.E : Mechanical)
Role
Customer Activation Manager
Industry Type
Engineering / Construction
Gender
Male
Age Limit
23 - 35 Yrs.
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office
Benefits include
Annual Bonus, PF, Travel Allowance (TA), Mobile Allowance, Health Insurance