We are seeking a Business Development Manager for a Company that supplies, installs and operates instrumentation used to monitor and manage both the UK’s clean water and wastewater networks.

Business Development Manager (Water Industry) - Role Overview

• Being responsible for your own sales across a specific region – Midlands, Wales and South-West England
• Travelling to visit clients e.g. Severn Trent Water
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Managing and interpreting customer requirements
• Calculating client quotations
• Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions
• Offering after-sales support services
• Administering client accounts
• Analysing costs and sales
• Meeting regular sales targets
• Co-ordinating sales projects
• Supporting marketing by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
• Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product/service will meet client needs

Candidates who have previously worked in the Water Industry with a technical background will be seriously considered as the role is not a traditional sales role.  The role can be thought of as a Client or Key Account Manager role.  However, the ability to deal with technical issues as they arise is important.

Business Development Manager (Water Industry) - Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role in the Water Industry is essential
• We are looking for candidates who have worked directly within a water company
• Wastewater experience is preferred
• Candidates who have technical/mechanical experience rather than sales experience will be seriously considered
• The ability to build relationships with clients quickly
• A full driving licence
• You should be willing to travel regularly 

The role would suit someone looking for a new challenge with this background.  Candidates with no previous sales experience will be strongly considered if they have water industry experience (e.g. candidates who have been senior engineers or project managers within a water company).

Business Development Manager (Water Industry) - Benefits Package

• A highly competitive starting salary of up to £60,000pa
• Fully expensed executive car (including a 24/7 fuel card)
• A highly competitive bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday per year
• Personal Pension Scheme