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About the Role
Carrier is looking for an experienced Account Manager – District Cooling Vertical, UAE to lead business development, strategic account management and project pursuit activities within the UAE district cooling market.
The role is responsible for developing and executing market growth strategies, managing strategic customer relationships, identifying and converting new business opportunities, and positioning Carrier’s high-efficiency HVAC and district cooling solutions across major projects.
The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with district cooling providers, developers, consultants, EPC contractors and other key stakeholders, while driving opportunities from early project development and specification through tender, award and execution.
This position requires a strong combination of commercial acumen, technical understanding, strategic selling capability and knowledge of the UAE district cooling and infrastructure market.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Development
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Develop and execute a UAE District Cooling market growth plan aligned with Carrier’s strategic objectives.
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Identify, qualify and pursue strategic district cooling opportunities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.
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Develop and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts.
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Engage with project stakeholders at an early stage to influence project requirements, specifications, system design and equipment selection.
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Identify emerging market opportunities, upcoming projects and future district cooling developments.
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Develop market intelligence covering competitors, consultants, developers, district cooling providers, EPC contractors and market trends.
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Develop new customer contacts and proactively identify opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
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Support regional strategic initiatives and growth programs related to the district cooling business.
Strategic Account Management
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Establish and maintain trusted relationships with major district cooling providers and operators across the UAE.
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Develop and execute strategic account plans for key customers.
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Build relationships at executive, commercial, technical and operational levels.
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Understand customer business strategies, technical requirements and investment plans to identify opportunities for Carrier.
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Develop long-term customer relationships and pursue framework agreements and strategic partnerships.
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Identify opportunities to expand Carrier’s business within existing strategic accounts.
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Coordinate customer engagement strategies across Carrier’s relevant business functions.
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Maintain a strong understanding of customer organizations, decision-making structures and key influencers.
Consultant & Developer Engagement
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Establish and maintain strong relationships with master developers, developers, engineering consultants, MEP consultants and project management companies.
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Promote Carrier’s district cooling solutions and technical capabilities throughout the project development lifecycle.
Strong understanding of the UAE construction, infrastructure and district cooling market.
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Experience working with district cooling providers, developers, consultants and EPC contractors.
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Experience managing opportunities from early project development through specification, tender and award stages.
Technical Knowledge
Good understanding of:
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District cooling plants
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Chilled water systems
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Centrifugal chillers
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Cooling plant design and applications
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Plant controls and optimization
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Energy-efficiency solutions
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HVAC systems
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Utility and infrastructure projects
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UAE district cooling market and project environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Existing relationships with major UAE district cooling providers and operators.
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Established network across district cooling providers, developers, consultants and EPC contractors.
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Experience in strategic selling and specification management.
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Experience influencing technical specifications and equipment selection.
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Experience developing framework agreements and long-term customer partnerships.
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Experience selling integrated HVAC, district cooling or energy solutions.
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Understanding of sustainability, energy-efficiency and lifecycle solutions.
Key Success Metrics
Success in this role will be measured through commercial performance, customer development and market growth, including:
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Annual bookings and revenue achievement.
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District Cooling opportunity pipeline growth.
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Strategic account penetration and development.
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Opportunity conversion rate.
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Specification wins.
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Consultant and stakeholder coverage effectiveness.
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Executive-level customer engagements.
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Framework agreements and strategic partnerships secured.
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Forecast accuracy.
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Development of new customer opportunities.
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Growth of Carrier’s presence within the UAE district cooling segment.
Core Competencies
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Strategic business development
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Key account management
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Consultative and solution selling
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Strategic selling
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Customer relationship management
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Project pursuit leadership
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Specification management
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Commercial negotiation
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Market intelligence
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Pipeline and forecast management
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Stakeholder management
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Technical communication and presentation
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Business planning and execution
Our Commitment to You
At Carrier, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation to serve our customers better.
We are guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Excellence, and we are excited for you to join us and make a difference.
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Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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