General Manager

TipTopJob; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a General Manager / Strategic Sales Manager with expertise in the water industry to drive expansion in flow metering technology and manage a sales team. The role requires proven leadership skills in sales, along with a strong ability to engage with clients and manage budgets effectively. This position is based in Bedfordshire and involves travel throughout the UK.

Benefits

Bonus

Car Allowance

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days holiday + Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales and people leadership within the water industry.
• Management of a sales budget of GBP 5-15 million.
• Experience selling capital equipment alongside services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK sales and service team, setting objectives and strategies.
• Manage client projects, from solution design to execution.
• Conduct market analysis to identify competition and revenue opportunities.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Client Management

Market Analysis

Job description

We are looking for a commercially focused manager of people to continue to move our sales and service offering forward in the UK. You will have experience in the water industry, such as utilities, M&E, flow, wastewater, leakage, sewerage, and understand our products to hit the ground running. The role is based in the Midlands, with travel throughout the UK.

Salary: up to GBP 85,000

Benefits:

• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday + Public Holidays

Location: Office-based in Bedfordshire, with field work as required.

Commutable Locations: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury

Job Description: General Manager / Strategic Sales Manager: Industrial, Water, Wastewater Monitoring

Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, this role involves driving expansion of flow metering technology and non-revenue water solutions. You will oversee UK sales and service, with 3 direct reports, and be involved in sales, business management, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the UK sales and service team, setting sales objectives and strategies.
• Coach, motivate, and manage performance of the team.
• Report sales performance to the Managing Director and global organization.
• Manage client projects from solution design to execution, working with contractors and customers.
• Conduct market analysis to identify competition and revenue opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of tenders and proposals, presenting solutions effectively.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Person Specification:

• Proven success in sales and people leadership within the water industry or related fields.
• Experience managing a sales budget of GBP 5-15 million.
• Experience selling capital equipment alongside services.
• Strong industry presence and client management skills.

The Company: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss-based family company.