Business Development Manager, Cooling Tower Services

Aggreko, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Monthly car allowance

No cost medical plan option

Training and tuition reimbursement

Uncapped quarterly bonus

Job summary

Aggreko, LLC seeks a Cooling Tower Subject Matter Expert serving as a Business Development Manager for the Northeast region. You will provide technical support, guide outside sales, and directly drive large, complex projects in industrial sectors.

Responsibilities include site visits, proposing solutions, and building strategic capture plans while meeting typical sales and margin goals. Remote/hybrid work options are available, with emphasis on customer partnerships and industry leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• 10+ years in industrial sales with exposure to rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of cooling tower applications in chemical/refining/industrial HVAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and sales guidance to outside reps.
• Conduct site visits and present solution-based proposals for cooling tower projects.
• Perform thermal and hydraulic calculations to design cooling tower solutions.
• Develop account growth plans and pursue strategic accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and participate in professional associations.

Skills

Cooling towers

Industrial sales

Executive communication

Salesforce

Thermal hydraulics

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Cooling Tower Subject Matter Expert in a Business Development Manager role based in the Northeast region. Aggreko’s Cooling Tower Services group provides innovative rental cooling tower solutions for various vertical markets including chemical, refinery, steel and paper manufacturing, power generation, HVAC building services and contracting. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as Business Development Manager:

• You will be responsible for assigned region as subject matter expert providing technical support and collaborative sales guidance of outside sales representatives and be a direct seller on larger complex projects in the industrial sectors.
• Capable of working at the plant level with customer equipment owner and subject matter experts
• Conduct Executive Level Communication within both the accounts and Aggreko
• Actively pursue and secure key/strategic accounts
• Perform site visits, visualize and convey piping and hydraulic solutions, prepare and present solution-based proposals
• Develop strategic capture plans for individual projects and accounts understanding customer needs and pain points, decision makers and buying process
• Sell Aggreko value by promoting value propositions
• Serve as product expert being able to solve routine product/systems issues
• Develop and clearly articulate account growth plans by product
• Meet territory sales and standard margin goals
• Develop and cultivate customer relationships by meeting with customers, conducting presentations, and discussing existing projects
• Provide expert product knowledge across all product lines
• Perform thermal and hydraulic calculations and simulations to design optimal cooling tower solutions, Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and proposals for cooling tower and pumping projects.
• Providing technical support and guidance to customers and sales reps throughout the project lifecycle Staying updated on the latest trends and developments in the cooling tower industry, Participating in industry events and associations, such as Cooling Technology Institute (CTI), ASHRAE, Eurovent, etc.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, notably in Engineering or another technical field
• 10+ years’ experience in industrial sales, preferably rotating equipment with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the cooling tower industry
• Knowledge of cooling tower applications within chemical/refining/industrial/HVAC commercial and contracting markets
• Chemical treatment, manufacturer’s rep., project management, engineering, or distributor sales experience helpful
• Salesforce (CRM)
• A solid understanding of thermal dynamics, hydraulics, pumps, piping systems, fan laws, and electrical basics
• An application knowledge of chemical treatment of cooling tower
• Environmental awareness (drift, blow down, energy conservation, wastewater, thermal discharge, along with a health and safety awareness (legionella))
• Certifications, skills, abilities: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and electrical SLD

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Work from home or in a local service center
• Competitive compensation - Base salary $120K - $150K per year
• Uncapped quarterly bonus structure
• Monthly car allowance
• No cost medical plan option available
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Sales career growth potential in expertise, leadership and across territories
• Safety-focused culture

Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.