HVAC Solution Development Leader UK home based

Kelvion Holding GmbH - All rights reserve; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading thermal solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HVAC Solutions Development Team Leader to oversee a global team. This role involves managing strategies, building consultant relationships, and supporting sales teams in customer meetings. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with substantial experience in thermodynamics and HVAC-Refrigeration. Join to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in thermodynamics.
• At least 3 years in HVAC-Refrigeration market environment.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or products-based industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team and strategy globally.
• Identify and build relationships with key consultants.
• Understand market trends in cooling solutions.
• Support front-end sales in customer meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of HVAC-Refrigeration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

Kelvion‘s customer centricity has allowed us to drive growth across a variety of industries we support globally. This is based on our teams specialising in our customer industries as well as our products. One of our key customer markets globally is HVAC.

We are currently looking for an experienced HVAC Solutions Development Team Leader to swho is charged withoverseeing the Solution Designer Team globally supporting to identify key consultants globally, understand market trends in cooling solutions for HVAC-R, working out cooling solution concepts with key consultants and actively influence the design as well as support the front-end sales team in customer meetings. This role will serve as key partner between front end sales and the application engineering team, ensuring to build up relationship to key HVAC-R consultants. The head of Solution Development also responsible for the people development and need to summarize and present market trends to the product development organization.

Kelvion's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer‑centricity sets it apart in the heat exchanger industry. We consider ourselves a fully inclusive business, where individuals enhance our culture not simply fit it. In this role, you'll have the chance to be part of a Global team, shaping the response to the industry trends for Kelvion products and services, specifically relating to the key HVAC industry. You'll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, utilizing your strategic thinking and creativity to contribute to the profitability and positive visibility of our fast‑growing global business.

What you will be responsible for:

• Manage the team and the strategy globally, with key responsibilities too:
• Identify key consultants and build up relationship.
• Act as first point of contact for all requirements of consultants.
• Understand market trends in cooling solutions.
• Work out cooling solution concepts with consultants and actively influence design concepts.
• Support quote / no quote decision process in alignment with front‑end sales.
• Review and qualify RFQ´s technically and clarify any ambiguities before handover to solution engineering.
• Actively support front‑end sales in customer meeting.
• Feedback to product development team on market trends and address needs for product adjustments or development.

About you:

Kelvion is always interested in what you bring to the role, as a business with a rich diversity throughout we believe its our employees and their uniqueness that drive an innovative culture. Thus we will enhance our skill base through your drive; passion and previous, all of which are equally valued here.

Some of the skills that we would expect to see on the application however are:

• Previous experience in a leadership position with a proven track record of developing a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Knowledge of HVAC‑Refrigeration environment, cooling concepts, thermodynamics and understanding strategic relationship building.

Education and Experience (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, thermodynamics, heat management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in thermodynamic and minimum 3 years of experience in HVAC‑Refrigeration market environment.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or products‑based industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an international environment.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

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