Account Manager - Wastewater Treatment

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development / Account Manager for a hybrid role focusing on wastewater treatment solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in consultative sales within the water sector, proven experience managing long-term client relationships, and the ability to deliver technical solutions. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including a performance bonus and generous holiday days.

Benefits

Company profit-related bonus scheme

Mileage allowance

Generous 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health-care and car allowance after 1 year of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical consultative sales or account management role within the UK water sector.
• Strong working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Comfortable delivering face‑to‑face and virtual presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing client relationships in the UK water industry.
• Collaborate with various teams to create comprehensive technical proposals.
• Conduct site visits and engage with clients.

Skills

Technical consultative sales experience

Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes

Presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Relationship management

Job description

Job Title: Business Development / Account Manager – Wastewater Treatment

Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 per annum + excellent benefits package

Location: Hybrid (office in Rugeley, Staffordshire)

Contract: Full-time, permanent (40 hours/week)

About the Role

Due to significant growth, particularly following the launch of the AMP8 investment period, our well‑established client is looking for an experienced Account Manager / Business Development Manager to join their specialist team. Our client is a recognised leader in providing Nature‑Based Solutions (NBS) for water pollution control, having designed and installed over 900 solutions across the UK and globally over the past 35 years. This consultative sales role focuses heavily on building long‑term relationships and delivering highly technical, project‑based solutions to the water industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing high‑value client relationships within the UK water industry (wastewater/sewage), with a focus on Water Companies (~80%).
• Manage and nurture long‑term consultative relationships, particularly during the 18‑24 month sales cycle.
• Collaborate with QS, Project, Process teams to create comprehensive technical proposals.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and hands‑on engagement.
• Work in a collaborative, non‑commission role; success rewarded via profit‑related company bonus scheme.
• Home‑based with 2–3 days per week in Rugeley office; travel to meet clients, mainly south of Birmingham.

Benefits

• Salary £35,000 – £48,000 basic, commensurate with experience.
• Company profit‑related bonus scheme.
• Mileage allowance.
• Generous 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice available).
• Option for health‑care and car allowance / company car after 1 year of service.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a technical consultative sales or account management role within the UK water sector (wastewater/sewage).
• Strong working knowledge of wastewater (sewage) treatment processes.
• Knowledge or direct experience with reedbed technology or other Nature‑Based Solutions is a significant advantage.
• Comfortable delivering face‑to‑face and virtual presentations, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel for proposals/estimating, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valuing job stability and a long‑term career outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (mileage paid).

Apply Today

Join a stable, established company at the forefront of sustainable wastewater solutions. For more information or to apply, please submit your CV now or Simon Cowley on (phone number removed).