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VACANCY: Head of Sales - Water

LOCATION: UK wide with frequent travel to customers (around 50% of time)

Drive growth. Lead relationships. Shape the future of water infrastructure.

ABOUT US

AVK UK is part of the AVK Group, a global market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants, and flow control equipment for the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, AVK UK operates across three key sites in Chesterfield, Hyde, and Corby. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and the opportunity we offer our people to make a real impact.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Sales – Water to lead our Water Sales team. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving growth, strengthening customer relationships and delivering performance across key accounts within the UK water sector.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Develop and implement the Water sales growth strategy.

• Lead and develop the Water Sales team to achieve objectives and budgets.

• Manage strategic customer relationships and engagement plans.

• Drive commercial performance, profitability and product mix.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service.

• Lead contract negotiations and framework agreements.

• Monitor CRM activity, KPIs and sales performance.

• Represent AVK at customer meetings and industry events.

ABOUT YOU

Proven sales leadership experience within water, utilities, infrastructure or a related technical sector. Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering sustainable growth.

WHAT WE OFFER:

* A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth

* Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing)

* Competitive salary and bonus scheme

* Company car

* 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)

* Life Assurance plan (x3)

* Company pension plan

* Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home and Travel)

* A blend of training to help your career development

STRONGER TOGETHER

Each of our companies has developed significant expertise and capability in its own right, the greatest opportunity lies in how we bring these strengths together.

Stronger Together represents a shared direction for the future. By aligning our expertise, connecting our capabilities and working more closely across the group, we strengthen our ability to deliver value to customers, compete effectively in the market and create new opportunities for growth.

We know that our people make the difference in the AVK Group, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment