Business Development Manager - Water

Assurity Consulting Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its water testing services. This role involves engaging clients, negotiating contracts, and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be proactive, have excellent communication skills, and a strong background in water sales. The position offers full training and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced in transactional sales and cold calling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through sales.
• Work with marketing on lead generation campaigns.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.

Skills

Proactive

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Self-motivated

IT proficiency

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager - Water

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bicester

Description

We’re looking for an experienced driven Water BDM to help grow our water testing and inspection services. This role is central to our expansion strategy, delivering compliance, risk management, remedial work, and consultancy services to a growing client base. Targets are linked to salary plus a commission scheme.

You’ll receive full training and should be enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

About Us: TWC and HBE are leaders in legionella control and water management, part of the Celnor Group, with a nationwide team serving prestigious clients. We value career progression, innovation, and employee contribution in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through inbound and outbound sales, converting leads into long-term partnerships
• Work closely with our marketing team on lead generation campaigns
• Follow up on inbound web leads generated from PPC and online marketing efforts
• Maintain accurate records in HubSpot CRM, tracking sales activity and client interactions to support strategic decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide accurate pricing and service specifications to clients
• Negotiate contracts and close deals, ensuring mutual benefit for both the company and clients
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets, with opportunities for career progression

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a results-driven mindset, and a strong understanding of the water sector.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proactive, resilient, and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced water sales environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, confident in engaging clients via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Experienced in transactional sales, including cold calling and self-generated leads using market tools.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities, with a talent for identifying opportunities and closing deals effectively.
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a collaborative sales team.
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (HubSpot experience desirable).
• Passionate about business development, sales, and the environmental/water sector, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.