Business Development Manager (M&E / Water Industry)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Hybrid/Remote work

Career development

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Business Development Manager (M&E / Water Industry) to drive market growth across the UK water treatment and M&E sectors. The role offers hybrid working with remote options and a competitive package including a strong bonus.

You will develop strategic sales plans, engage with contractors and consultants, and deliver technical, value-driven solutions that meet project requirements, reporting to the Head of Sales and supporting career

Qualifications

• Consultative sales experience from construction, water or M&E sectors.
• Experience with major construction firms, procurement teams, and multi-million-pound contracts.
• Understanding of construction phases and selling to principal contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to expand market share in the UK water treatment sector.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders including contractors, consultants and end-users.
• Provide technical solutions aligned with client requirements and project needs.

Skills

Consultative sales

Water industry

M&E sector

Job description

Business Development Manager (M&E / Water Industry)

Nottingham / Midlands / Hybrid / Remote

£65,000 - £75,000 Negotiable DOE+ Excellent Bonus + Home/Field based + pension + career development

Are you a Technical Sales professional from an M&E or Water Industry background looking to work for one of the UKs leading providers of M&E products and services to the commercial construction sector?

Are you looking for an independent role where you will own and deliver sector growth in the UK's Water Treatment industry with the opportunity to build a team around you?

On offer is a role within a modern M&E consultancy that is family-run and focused on continuous improvement, which will provide an excellent support system, product training and actively encourages career development and progression.

You will be responsible for driving growth within the Water industry through identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and adding value to clients with technical products and service solutions.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will forge strong customer relationships, develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, and help drive this through the primary and specialist sub-contractor pipeline.

With experience and a thorough understanding of the water industry, the phases of construction and principal and main contractors, you will be responsible for…

The Role:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to expand market share within the water treatment industry across the UK & Europe
• Identify, engage, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and end-users in the water sector
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs, provide technical expertise, and offer customised solutions that align with their project requirements

The Person:

• Consultative Sales experience from the construction/water or M&E sectors
• Experience dealing with major construction firms, procurement teams, and multi-million-pound contracts
• Experience of the different phases of Construction and selling to principal contractors

Reference: BBBH26684

Keywords: Water Treatment, Specification Sales, Construction Sales, M&E Sales Manager, Tier 1, Tier 2

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.