Open Position: Sales Professional

British Pump Manufacturers Association Ltd.; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Extensive training and development opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

A leading distributor in pumping solutions based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, is seeking an accomplished sales professional to promote clean and wastewater pumps across the UK. The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience in relevant sectors like HVAC and chemical processing. This role involves managing the complete sales lifecycle and maintaining strong client relationships while engaging in continuous professional training. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, including training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in relevant sectors.
• Comfortable with nationwide travel.
• Strong technical knowledge related to pumps.
• Fluent in pump selection.
• Based in or near Oxfordshire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell clean and wastewater pumps and systems.
• Conduct pump selections based on customer requirements.
• Manage the complete sales process from start to finish.
• Respond to urgent breakdown situations effectively.
• Maintain strong client relationships in various industries.
• Engage in ongoing technical training.
• Engage in ongoing technical training to maintain product knowledge.

Skills

Sales experience in HVAC, water treatment, industrial, engineering, or chemical environments

Strong communication and organisational skills

Customer service skills

Fluent in pump selection

Proactive and ambitious

Job description

Wallingford, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | Office-Based with UK Travel

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished sales professional with experience in the water, chemical, HVAC, or food processing sectors. This role offers the opportunity to join a highly reputable distributor of pumps and rotating equipment—an organisation recognised for its technical excellence, strong market presence, and commitment to employee development.

The successful candidate will be a technically capable and commercially astute individual who can represent the business with professionalism and integrity.

The Company

• A thriving business with a strong commitment to work–life balance.
• Strategic distribution partner of Xylem Flygt, delivering industry-leading solutions.
• Significant investment in continuous training and professional development, including in-house and manufacturer-led programmes.
• Specialists in centrifugal and positive displacement pumping technologies.
• Over 60 years of combined experience across multiple industrial sectors.
• A reputation for reliability, technical competence, and exceptional customer support.

Serving key markets including water utilities, industrial processing, power generation, food production, and building services. A team driven by innovation, quality, and long‑term customer relationships.

The Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Promoting and selling clean and wastewater pumps, chemical dosing systems, and hygienic pumping solutions.
• Conducting pump selections and specifying equipment in line with customer requirements.
• Managing the complete sales process, from initial site survey and technical specification through to supplier liaison, order placement, and attendance at installation (where required).
• Responding effectively to urgent breakdown situations, including equipment identification, selection of suitable replacements, and coordination of logistics to ensure minimal downtime.
• Operating from the Wallingford office with some UK‑wide travel for site visits and customer meetings.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in building services, water treatment, chemical processing, and general industry.
• Engaging in ongoing technical training to maintain strong product knowledge and industry awareness.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate proven sales experience within HVAC, water treatment, industrial, engineering, or chemical environments.
• Be comfortable travelling nationwide.
• Exhibit strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills.
• Fluent in pump selection.
• Be proactive, ambitious, and focused on delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Preferably be based in or near Oxfordshire.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Extensive training and genuine long‑term career development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive, and fun work environment where teamwork is valued.