About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
We are looking for an Account Executive Europe to join our Cargo Solutions team at Copeland. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth across Europe by developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, and promoting our temperature monitoring and supply chain visibility solutions. You will work closely with retailers, logistics providers, and producers to help protect product quality and brand integrity throughout the cold chain.
This is a remote position based in the United Kingdom, and you will be expected to travel up to 50% across Europe.
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities across Europe, focusing on retailer-mandated programs, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and producers.
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts through a consultative sales approach and regular customer engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders within customer organizations.
- Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations to secure new business and expand existing partnerships.
- Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular forecasts and business updates.
- Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activities, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and successful project execution.
- Represent Copeland Cargo Solutions at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in business development, account management, or sales within cold chain logistics, transportation, supply chain, food industry, or related markets.
- Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience managing complex sales cycles and negotiations.
- Experience working with temperature-sensitive, perishable, or high-value products.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%-50% across Europe, depending on location.
- Experience selling cold chain monitoring, IoT, visibility, logistics technology, or supply chain solutions.
- Knowledge of retailer compliance programs, food safety requirements, and cold chain best practices.
- Experience working with retailers, 3PLs, food producers, pharmaceutical companies, or cargo operators.
- Additional European language skills.
- Experience working in a multinational or matrix organization.
- Strong understanding of international logistics processes and supply chain operations.
- Proven ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
If this sounds like you, please apply. We can't wait to speak with you!
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.
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