Drainage Sales Manager

Lanes Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of water and wastewater solutions as a Sales Manager, where your sales expertise will directly contribute to the growth of the company. In this dynamic role, you will develop new business opportunities and nurture existing client relationships while working closely with a dedicated team. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this innovative firm offers uncapped earning potential and a supportive work environment. If you're ambitious and ready to make a significant impact in the utilities sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Uncapped Earning Potential

Pension

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Exceptional sales and customer service skills are key to success in this role.
• Experience in the multi-utility/drainage industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new business essential to the growth of the company.
• Conducting site visits to evaluate works being requested.
• Liaising with the operational team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Initiative

Relationship Building

Education

Established Sales Experience

Job description

This range is provided by Lanes Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, playing a vital role in maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK’s largest end-to-end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, ensuring round-the-clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the Role:

We are actively seeking a Sales Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, successful applicants will be targeted on the development and sustaining of new business as well as the management and relationship building of current clients.

Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 Hours per week.

Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing new business essential to the growth of the company.
2. Conducting site visits to evaluate works being requested.
3. Confirming the company is in a position to conduct work and quoting works.
4. Liaising with the operational team to deliver exceptional service in a cost-effective and timely manner.
5. Working closely with the depot managers to help achieve sales targets and provide accurate forecasts for expected sales.

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will require a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. Applicants will be expected to attend on-site visits, cold calling, and travel when required for regional meetings.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Exceptional sales and customer service skills are key to success in this role. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is hungry to do well, ambitious, hardworking, and able to show initiative. Applicants will have established sales experience ideally within the multi-utility/drainage industry.

What You Will Get in Return:

In joining the Lanes Group, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What We Offer:

• Uncapped earning potential.
• Pension.
• Death in service.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit it to recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Utilities