Full job descriptionAre 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.