Application Guide
How to Apply for Business Development Managrt
at Aggreko
🏢 About Aggreko
Aggreko is a global leader in energy solutions, known for innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact. Working here means contributing to sustainable industrial operations while tackling complex technical challenges in cooling tower systems.
About This Role
This role bridges technical expertise and sales strategy, focusing on cooling tower solutions for key industrial accounts. You'll drive revenue by designing hydraulic systems, supporting sales teams, and capturing strategic accounts in sectors like chemical and power generation.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a virtual call with outside sales reps to review upcoming proposals, followed by a site visit to assess a customer's cooling tower needs. You'd spend time designing piping solutions in Excel, preparing a strategic capture plan for a refinery account, and updating Salesforce with pipeline activity.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For
- A seasoned industrial sales professional with 10+ years experience, including 5+ specifically in cooling tower applications.
- Deep technical knowledge of thermal dynamics, hydraulics, pumps, and piping systems, enabling you to design custom solutions.
- Proven track record of securing key accounts in chemical, refining, or heavy industrial markets.
- Proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office, with strong analytical skills for proposal preparation.
📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko
Highlight specific cooling tower projects you've led, including technical details like hydraulic designs or energy savings.
Quantify your sales achievements in industrial sectors (e.g., 'Grew cooling tower revenue by 30% in chemical segment').
Tailor your resume to show expertise in both technical support and sales strategy, using keywords from the job description.
Mention remote work experience and your ability to travel for site visits, as this is a remote role.
Include a cover letter that connects Aggreko's sustainability mission to your own values and experience.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your deep technical expertise in cooling tower systems and ability to design piping/hydraulic solutions.', 'Your experience in strategic account capture within target industries (chemical, refining, etc.).', "How you've successfully collaborated with outside sales teams to close complex deals.", "Alignment with Aggreko's commitment to innovative, environmentally friendly energy solutions."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Aggreko's cooling tower product line and recent case studies in industrial sectors.
- → Understand Aggreko's sustainability goals and how cooling tower solutions reduce environmental impact.
- → Learn about Aggreko's competitors in the cooling tower rental and service market.
- → Check Aggreko's news for any recent contracts or innovations in your target industries.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on sales metrics without demonstrating technical depth in cooling tower systems.
- Ignoring the remote nature of the role; emphasize self-management and virtual collaboration skills.
- Providing generic examples that don't relate to industrial cooling tower applications.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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