Our client, a specialist provider of pipeline services for UK utilities is looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager to develop new business and grow existing accounts across the UK, with a particular focus on the water and wastewater market.
This is a technical, solution-led sales role where you’ll build relationships with utility companies, consultants, contractors and framework partners, identifying opportunities and developing solutions to meet customer needs.
This is a fully remote role with regular travel required across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and grow strategic customer accounts across the UK utilities market
* Identify new business opportunities across water, wastewater and wider utility sectors
* Build relationships with utility companies, consultants, contractors and framework partners
* Promote technical solutions including pipeline rehabilitation and infrastructure services
* Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to quotation, contract award and handover
* Support technical proposals, tenders, presentations, trials and product approvals
* Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM records
* Work with internal technical, operational and commercial teams to deliver customer solutions
Who They’re Looking For:
* Proven sales or business development experience within the UK utilities sector, ideally water and wastewater
* Experience in technical, solution-led or specification-led sales
* Strong account management and business development skills
* Understanding of utility procurement, frameworks and AMP programmes
* Knowledge of pipeline infrastructure, trenchless technology or rehabilitation would be advantageous
* Strong commercial awareness, with experience in negotiation, forecasting and managing opportunities
* Confident communicating with technical, operational, procurement and senior stakeholders
* Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK
Benefits:
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Bonus of up to 15% of basic salary
* Health Cashback Scheme
* Life Assurance
* On-site Parking
* Subsidised Canteen
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
* High Street Discounts Portal
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
If you’re an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development professional with a background in utilities and a passion for developing technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year