Sales Manager in Leicester, Leicestershire

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.