Business Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in Derby is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and manage client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience within the water treatment industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and a drive to exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities in the water treatment sector.
• Managing and expanding relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-Building

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Business Development Manager - Water Treatment

Location: Derby

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 + Commission

Car Allowance Pension 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Healthcare Cashback Plan

Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager with a proven track record in water treatment sales?

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing and most respected water treatment companies - a business with nearly 20 years of excellence in delivering innovative, compliant, and client-focused solutions across the UK.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, technically driven team where your expertise and commercial flair will directly contribute to ongoing national growth and long-term client success.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Basic Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE)

Attractive Commission Structure: On new and existing business

Car Allowance

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Cashback Plan: Includes dentist, opticians, and other essentials

Pension Scheme

Career Growth: Be a key player in a growing organisation with opportunities for advancement

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Identifying and securing new business opportunities in the water treatment sector

Managing and expanding relationships with existing clients to maximise account value

Collaborating closely with internal technical and service teams to deliver tailored solutions

Providing accurate sales forecasts and contributing to market and competitor analysis

Supporting the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives

What We're Looking For:

Proven B2B sales experience within the water treatment industry

Strong commercial acumen and a drive to exceed targets

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

A solid technical understanding of water treatment processes and compliance

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working autonomously

About the Company:

Our client is a leading water treatment company with a reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and outstanding service. Serving clients across multiple sectors-including healthcare, manufacturing, education, and commercial facilities-they offer bespoke water hygiene, Legionella control, and treatment services to ensure regulatory compliance and system safety.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in water treatment and a passion for growth, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in this or other roles, please do not hesitate to contact Mollie Caswell on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed).

This is a permanent role.

Penguin recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.