Area Sales Manager, UK North

Grundfos; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water solutions company is looking for an Area Sales Manager to lead sales efforts in the North UK region. This role involves managing key accounts, developing new sales opportunities, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in sales within the water industry. Flexible working hours and development opportunities are part of the package.

Benefits

EV Company car

iPhone and laptop

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 Days of volunteering time

Annual incentive bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Flexible working hours

Access to internal training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in related industries.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Technical background in water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets while ensuring compliance.
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop and support dealer network capabilities.

Skills

Sales experience in water process products

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Networking abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Water/Wastewater Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager, WU - UK North

At Grundfos, we are committed to pioneering solutions that address the world’s water and climate challenges. We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sales Engineer to join our Water Utilities team in the North UK region. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a purpose-led, values-driven company, this is your opportunity!

You'll be the face of Grundfos, at the forefront of managing our valued United Utilities Water, playing a key role in delivering sustainable water solutions, developing new sales opportunities and maintaining recurring business, while sharing market knowledge within the team to strengthen Grundfos's business results and market share.

This role reports to the Sales Director and will be based in or around North England. Frequent travel is expected.

Your main responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets while ensuring compliance with company policies and systems.
• Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders including end users, consultants, and authorities.
• Develop and support our dealer network, enhancing their capabilities in collaboration with Channel Management.
• Maintain framework mechanisms used across the water utility business
• Create and execute strategic sales plans tailored to your region.
• Monitor and manage account receivables, ensuring timely payments and healthy cash flow.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Your background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Water/Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of sales experience in water process products or related industries.
• Strong communication skills in English at all levels, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• A technical background and familiarity with the water and wastewater treatment market.
• Positive, resilient and a good networker (track record in collaborating within own company but also internationally).
• Good Business Acumen.
• Excellent presentation skills

What’s in it for you?

Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.

Here are some of our benefits:

• EV Company car
• iPhone and laptop
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 Days of volunteering time
• Annual incentive bonus
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• Access to internal training and great opportunities for individual development

Do you want to learn more?

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”.

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