Technical Sales Manager - Water Storage Tanks

Mitchell Maguire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Technical Sales Manager to spearhead sales of water storage solutions across England and Wales. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with water authorities and main contractors, driving project-based sales ranging from £10,000 to £150,000. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field sales, particularly within the water utility sector, and will be responsible for expanding the division's turnover. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing market.

Benefits

Fully expensed hybrid car or electric vehicle

Car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of field sales experience in technical sales.
• Experience selling into water authorities and utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage field sales for sectional steel water tanks.
• Sell to water authorities and main contractors, driving project-based sales.

Skills

Field Sales Experience

Sales into Water Authorities

Project Management

Technical Sales

Networking within Water Utilities

Job description

Technical Sales Manager – Water Storage Tanks

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager – Water Storage Tanks

Industry Sector: Storage Tanks, Tank Supply and Installation, Main & Sub Contractors, Specification Sales, Water Authorities, Drinking/Wastewater Industry, Liquid Containment Solutions, Sectional Steel Water Tanks, Water and Wastewater Storage

Area to be covered: England & Wales – ideally based in South East/ Midlands

Remuneration: £45,000-£50,000 Neg. + up to 20% Profit Related Company Bonus

Benefits: Fully expensed hybrid car or electric vehicle or car allowance & full benefits

The role of the Technical Sales Manager – Water Storage Tanks will involve:

1. Field sales position, providing design, supply, and installation of sectional steel water tanks and a range of water and wastewater storage solutions
2. Selling into water authorities (drinking/wastewater industry) and main contractors
3. Approximately 50% of your time selling directly into water utilities and managing projects through main contractors and other specialist contractors
4. The remaining 50% selling into main contractors after stimulating demand via water authority/water utility companies
5. Supporting AMP8 regulations, which require water utilities to modernize infrastructure; our client provides temporary drinking water or wastewater systems during these projects, including solutions for repairs, accidents, or system damage requiring immediate action
6. Project-based sales ranging from £10,000 to £150,000, involving storage tanks from 10,000 to 5 million liters
7. Being the sole dedicated field sales representative tasked with growing your division from current turnover levels of £1 million

The ideal applicant will be a:

1. Technical Sales Manager – Water Storage Tanks
2. Must have sold into water authorities/water utility companies
3. Contacts within water authorities/water utility companies are highly advantageous
4. Ideally sold storage tanks, but open to related products such as pumps, valves, fittings, etc., associated with water movement
5. Ideally 5-10 years of field sales experience
6. Must be a closer and comfortable asking for orders
7. Career uptrend, with succession planning over the next 5-10 years
8. Highly motivated, conscientious, proactive, and organized

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, focusing exclusively on construction field sales jobs, vacancies, and specification positions within storage tanks, tank supply and installation, main & sub-contractors, water authorities, drinking/wastewater industry, liquid containment solutions, sectional steel water tanks, and water/wastewater storage.