Account Executive, Central and Eastern Europe.

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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 seeking a commercially driven Account Executive to manage and grow relationships with some of the largest HVAC OEMs across Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on high-volume manufacturing customers, complex commercial negotiations, and long-term account development. You will work closely with procurement leaders, engineering teams, and senior decision-makers within major OEM organizations, helping deliver compressor and controls solutions that support their growth objectives. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, resilience under pressure, and the ability to balance revenue growth, competitiveness, and profitability. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across assigned HVAC OEM accounts throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Support the expansion of our presence within the growing European heat pump market through the development of strategic OEM partnerships. Manage large, strategically important OEM customers operating in high-volume manufacturing environments. Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and long-term partnership development. Conduct structured account planning and forecasting activities to support business growth objectives. Lead commercial discussions, contract negotiations, and pricing reviews with customers. Build compelling commercial proposals and pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales Managers, Technical Sales Engineers, Systems Engineers, Product Management, and Operations teams. Conduct regular customer visits to understand manufacturing processes, commercial priorities, and future business opportunities. Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline through Salesforce and other CRM tools. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts and coordinate internal support when required. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments within HVAC and adjacent industrial sectors. Support strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market share within key OEM accounts. Required Skills and Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in OEM account management, key account management, technical sales, or business development. Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: Polish, Czech, Slovak, or Hungarian. Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with large industrial customers. Strong commercial and pricing negotiation skills. Experience working with high-volume manufacturing environments where cost competitiveness is critical. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both internal and external decision-makers. Strong resilience and ability to perform effectively in high-pressure commercial negotiations. Experience managing long sales cycles and strategic customer relationships. Strong forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM experience. Willingness to travel regularly across Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Experience within the HVAC industry, particularly compressors, controls, heat pumps, refrigeration, or related technologies. Experience selling into large OEM manufacturers with annual production volumes in the tens of thousands of units. Background in other high-volume industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, industrial equipment, or electronics manufacturing. Knowledge of procurement-driven sales environments where cost optimization is a key purchasing criterion. Proficiency in multiple Central and Eastern European languages. Experience using Salesforce and other CRM platforms. Technical understanding of engineered products and manufacturing processes. 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. No calls or agency requests please.