Key Account Manager Water

Thewaternetwork; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical cover

33 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes

Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Key Account Manager to develop and manage major project opportunities in the Midlands region. The candidate will manage the full sales cycle for capital equipment projects, build strong relationships with consultants and contractors, and ensure technical excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in capital equipment sales within the water sector and strong knowledge of pumps. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in capital equipment sales, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience working with consultants, design teams, and contractors.
• Commercially driven, with the ability to develop and deliver profitable growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle for capital equipment projects, from concept to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, design teams, and contracting partners.
• Identify and secure new equipment sales opportunities within your region.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Capital equipment sales

Technical knowledge of pumps

Consultant relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzer Water & Industry is a trusted partner to the water sector, delivering reliable pumping solutions for capital projects that improve water and wastewater infrastructure. With over a century of engineering expertise, we work closely with consultants, design teams, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of sustainable and efficient systems.

We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to develop and manage major project opportunities in the Midlands region, delivering technical excellence and driving long-term growth.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage the full sales cycle for capital equipment projects, from concept to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, design teams, and contracting partners.
• Identify and secure new equipment sales opportunities within your region.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated success in capital equipment sales, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience working with consultants, design teams, and contractors.
• Commercially driven, with the ability to develop and deliver profitable growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we offer you:

• Competitive basic salary.
• Car or car allowance – EV options available.
• Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical cover.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Discounted personal car leasing.
• Long Service Awards.
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Home working flexibility, with full diary management.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail]. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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