31 Aug
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Blue Star
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Bengaluru
31 Aug
Blue Star
Bengaluru
About the job
Our Story
Blue Star is India's leading Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration (HVAC&R;) Company, with an annual revenue of over Rs 8000 crores, a network of 30 offices, 7 modern manufacturing facilities including the new state-of-the-art deep freezer facility at Wada, and Blue Star Climatech Limited’s world-class facility at Sri City; 3132 employees, and 4040 channel partners. The Company has manufacturing facilities at Dadra, Himachal Pradesh, Wada and Ahmedabad, which use contemporary, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to ensure that the products have consistent quality and reliability. The Company has a manufacturing footprint of more than 1 lakh sq m, with the mainstay of product development and R&D; being energy-efficiency, coupled with eco-friendly and sustainable products.
What Your Role Entails To drive
Revamp business development and sales of HVAC machines/equipment
by identifying and developing opportunities across existing customers, open markets, and channel partners. The role is responsible for managing the complete Revamp sales cycle, including opportunity generation, customer engagement, technical and commercial proposal preparation, tender participation, negotiations, order closure, execution coordination, and payment collection. The role aims to
achieve Revamp sales and execution targets as per ABP, build robust customer and channel relationships, develop a healthy sales funnel, increase market penetration, monitor competition, and ensure timely realization of receivables
in line with company policies and business targets.
What You’ll Do: A. Revamp Business Development & Sales Funnel Identify, develop, and generate
Revamp business opportunities
for HVAC machines/equipment. Develop sales opportunities through: Existing customer base Open market Channel partners Contractors Consultants Engineering and architectural firms Leverage product knowledge and
HVAC applications experience
to identify customer requirements and suitable solutions. Develop and maintain a healthy
Revamp sales funnel/pipeline . Identify potential customers and projects based on market trends, installed base, upcoming projects, and equipment requirements. Conduct regular customer visits and interactions to understand upcoming Revamp requirements. Convert identified opportunities into qualified sales prospects and orders. Ensure the sales pipeline is aligned with business objectives and
ABP targets .
B. Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with
new and existing customers . Develop relationships with: End customers Contractors HVAC consultants Engineering firms Architectural firms Government officials Channel partners Understand customer requirements, technical challenges, project timelines, and commercial expectations. Conduct regular customer visits, meetings, calls, and follow-ups. Identify new business opportunities through existing customer relationships. Ensure effective coordination with customers and internal teams throughout the sales cycle. Maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers. Ensure high-quality customer support during both pre-sales and post-sales stages.
C. Technical & Commercial Proposal Management Understand project requirements, equipment specifications, and customer expectations. Prepare and submit
sales proposals, estimates, BOQ/BOM, and commercial offers .
Ensure proposals are technically and commercially aligned with customer requirements. Coordinate with internal technical/product teams for solution development wherever required. Explain product features, technical benefits, applications, scope, pricing, and commercial terms to customers. Follow up with the concerned customer/project team on submitted proposals. Address customer queries and coordinate internally for timely resolution. Drive proposals through various stages until order closure. Ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements while maintaining expected margins and business objectives.
D. Government Tenders, Prequalification & Reverse Auctions Identify and participate in relevant
Government tenders, reverse auctions, and other institutional opportunities . Focus on
prequalification of the company/products
for government and other targeted customers. Review tender requirements, eligibility criteria, technical specifications, BOQ, statutory requirements, commercial terms, and submission timelines. Coordinate preparation of technical submissions in line with the
BOQ and tender requirements . Coordinate with HVAC consultants and Government officials wherever required for clarification and prospect development. Analyze tender documents and assess technical and commercial feasibility. Coordinate with internal technical, commercial, finance, legal, and other relevant teams for tender preparation. Ensure all required technical, statutory, and commercial documents are submitted within prescribed timelines. Participate in
reverse auctions
and coordinate internally for appropriate commercial strategy. Track tender status, outcomes, and future business opportunities.
E. Order Closure & Sales Execution Drive the complete sales process from opportunity identification to
order closure . Conduct regular follow-ups with customers to progress open opportunities. Negotiate with customers on pricing, scope, delivery, payment terms, and other commercial requirements within defined authority limits. Ensure orders are closed with the expected
AGM
in line with
ABP . Coordinate internally to ensure accurate order booking and smooth order processing. Ensure customer orders accurately reflect product specifications, scope, value, delivery requirements, and commercial terms. Coordinate with execution/service/project teams to ensure smooth post-order handover. Monitor order execution and proactively address issues that may affect customer commitments. Ensure quality standards are maintained during
pre-sale and post-sale customer support and order fulfilment . Achieve assigned
Revamp sales and execution targets
as per ABP.
F. Channel Management & Business Development Manage and develop relationships with
existing channel partners . Handhold channel accounts and support them in generating consistent business. Identify opportunities through channel partners and convert them into qualified leads. Provide product, application, and commercial support to channel partners wherever required.
Conduct regular reviews with channel partners to understand pipeline, projects, and business potential. Develop channel capability to increase market coverage and Revamp business generation. Ensure channel opportunities are properly tracked and followed up. Support channel partners in customer engagement, proposals, technical discussions, and order closure. Maintain a healthy and consistent business pipeline through existing and potential channels.
G. Competition & Market Intelligence Monitor competitors
and track their products, pricing, solutions, market presence, and business strategies. Gather market intelligence through customers, consultants, contractors, channel partners, and industry interactions. Identify changes in customer preferences, market trends, and competitor activities. Provide relevant competitive information to the reporting manager. Discuss competitive developments with the reporting manager and arrive at suitable counter-strategies. Identify opportunities to improve product positioning, pricing strategy, customer engagement, and market penetration. Maintain awareness of developments in the
HVAC and Revamp market .
H. Payment Tracking & Receivables Management Ensure invoices and payment milestones are aligned with agreed
Terms of Payment (TOP) . Track customer payments against orders and invoices. Conduct regular payment follow-ups with customers through calls, emails, and visits wherever required. Maintain an updated tracker of: Invoices raised Payment due dates Payments received Outstanding amounts Ageing receivables Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for payment status and reconciliation. Identify overdue and ageing receivables and prioritize collection actions. Escalate long-pending or critical payment issues to the reporting manager and relevant stakeholders. Ensure timely collection of payments in line with business targets. Develop a strong understanding of
receivable management and payment-cycle processes .
Education Graduate in
Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, or a relevant discipline . A degree/diploma in
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or related technical discipline
would be preferred. An
MBA/PG qualification in Sales/Marketing
would be an advantage. Technical qualification with relevant HVAC industry exposure would be preferred.
Experience
3–10 years
of experience in: HVAC sales Revamp sales Equipment/machine sales B2B sales Project sales Institutional sales Channel sales Technical sales Tender management Business development Prior experience in
HVAC Revamp business and equipment/machine sales
would be strongly preferred. Experience in dealing with
HVAC consultants, contractors, Government customers, engineering firms, and architectural firms
would be advantageous. Experience in
Government tenders, prequalification, reverse auctions, BOQ/BOM preparation, and technical submissions
would be preferred.
Key Requirement Prior experience in HVAC Revamp sales/equipment sales is preferred, with strong exposure to business development, BOQ/BOM, tenders/reverse auctions, channel management, customer/consultant relationships, and receivables management.
The candidate should have good
HVAC product and application knowledge
and the ability to generate and convert Revamp business opportunities.
Interested candidates can drop in their CVs at
📌 Area Sales Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Blue Star
📍 Bengaluru