Account Manager, District Cooling Vertical

Account Manager – District Cooling Vertical, UAE Why Carrier? Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers continues to advance technologies that transform how we live, work, and move. We offer industry-leading services and sustainable solutions designed to create healthier homes, buildings, and environments while reducing environmental impact. At Carrier, diversity and inclusion are the drivers of innovation and growth — and our exceptional people put the customer at the center of everything we do. 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 - Develop and execute a UAE District Cooling market growth plan aligned with Carrier's strategic objectives. - Identify, qualify and pursue strategic district cooling opportunities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates. - Develop and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts. - Engage with project stakeholders at an early stage to influence project requirements, specifications, system design and equipment selection. - Identify emerging market opportunities, upcoming projects and future district cooling developments. - Develop market intelligence covering competitors, consultants, developers, district cooling providers, EPC contractors and market trends. - Develop new customer contacts and proactively identify opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. - Support regional strategic initiatives and growth programs related to the district cooling business. Strategic Account Management - Establish and maintain trusted relationships with major district cooling providers and operators across the UAE. - Develop and execute strategic account plans for key customers. - Build relationships at executive, commercial, technical and operational levels. - Understand customer business strategies, technical requirements and investment plans to identify opportunities for Carrier. - Develop long-term customer relationships and pursue framework agreements and strategic partnerships. - Identify opportunities to expand Carrier's business within existing strategic accounts. - Coordinate customer engagement strategies across Carrier's relevant business functions. - Maintain a strong understanding of customer organizations, decision-making structures and key influencers. Consultant & Developer Engagement - Establish and maintain strong relationships with master developers, developers, engineering consultants, MEP consultants and project management companies. - Promote Carrier's district cooling solutions and technical capabilities throughout the project development lifecycle. - Conduct technical workshops, lunch-and-learn sessions, product presentations and customer engagement activities. - Support design consultants in evaluating and selecting high-efficiency district cooling solutions. - Drive specification positioning for Carrier centrifugal chillers and integrated district cooling system solutions. - Influence project specifications and technical requirements at an early stage. - Develop relationships with key technical influencers and decision-makers to strengthen Carrier's position on major projects. EPC & Project Pursuit Leadership - Engage EPC contractors during concept, FEED, tender and project execution stages. - Identify and develop opportunities associated with major district cooling, utility and infrastructure projects. - Lead opportunity strategy and pursuit plans for strategic projects. - Coordinate technical, commercial and contractual support throughout the sales and project pursuit process. - Participate in bid preparation, proposal development and commercial negotiations. - Track project milestones, customer requirements and decision-making processes. - Proactively develop prospective projects with assigned and target customers. - Coordinate with internal sales, engineering, product, s