Account Manager - Water Treatment

Description:

Account Manager / Sales Engineer - Water Treatment

Location: Field Based - Counties north of M25
Salary: £50,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Quarterly/Annual Performance Bonus + Car Allowance

About the Opportunity

A growing and well-established organisation within the water treatment industry is seeking an experienced Account Manager / Sales Engineer to drive business growth and manage key customer relationships across the regions, including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedforshire, Hertfordshire or similar areas.

This role combines technical expertise with commercial responsibility, offering the opportunity to manage existing accounts whilst actively developing new business opportunities within industrial, commercial and local authority sectors.

The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to customers, providing technical guidance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering solutions that enhance operational performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities across industrial, commercial and public-sector customers.
Promote a range of water treatment products, services and technical solutions.
Manage and grow an established portfolio of customer accounts.
Build long-term relationships through regular customer engagement and exceptional service delivery.
Identify opportunities for additional services, product lines and site expansions.
Conduct site surveys and customer reviews to understand operational requirements.
Prepare and present technical proposals, quotations and recommendations.
Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements.
Provide customers with expert technical advice and support.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account plans and CRM records.
Take ownership of revenue targets and deliver agreed budgets across the territory.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess a strong background in:

Industrial Water Treatment
Water Hygiene
Legionella Control
Closed Systems
Cooling Towers
Chemical Dosing Programmes
Steam Boiler Treatment
Process Water Treatment
You will also have:

Proven success in account management, business development or technical sales.
Strong technical knowledge within the water treatment sector.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to identify customer needs and deliver commercially beneficial solutions.
Strong planning, organisational and forecasting abilities.
A consultative and customer-focused approach.
Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems.
A full UK driving licence.

Key Competencies

Essential

Technical knowledge and experience of Water Treatment
Sales and business development capability
Account management experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Planning and organisation
Budget management and forecasting

Desirable

Health & Safety awareness
Training and coaching experience
Knowledge of industrial and commercial water systems
Experience working with local authority customers

What's on Offer?

✅ £50,000 basic salary
✅ Uncapped commission structure
✅ Additional bonus for achieving and exceeding targets
✅ Car allowance
✅ Field-based autonomy and flexibility
✅ Established customer base with growth potential
✅ Ongoing training and development
✅ Long-term career progression opportunities

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced water treatment professional looking to combine their technical expertise with a commercially focused role offering strong earning potential and genuine career development.

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