Sales Manager

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.

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