Sales Manager

Description:

Are you an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development professional with a background in the UK utilities sector?

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