Sales Lead - UK & Ireland Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Telford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Sales Lead in Telford, UK. The role involves driving business development for the Services & Aftermarket sector across the UK & Ireland. Candidates should have deep industry expertise and the ability to make strategic decisions to ensure sustainable growth. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Car or car allowance – EV options available

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical cover

33 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the sector.
• Proven business insight with the ability to make timely decisions.
• Strong understanding of commercial modelling and the regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives across the portfolio.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers for solutions.
• Mentor colleagues and support training.

Skills

Deep domain expertise within Utility and Industry segments

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Job description

FE_WIBU-E734

Sales Lead - UK & Ireland-Full Time-Telford,United Kingdom

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.

At Sulzer Water & Industry, we are a trusted partner in fluid engineering, delivering innovative solutions that support utilities and industrial customers across the UK & Ireland. With over 180 locations worldwide and a legacy of more than a century, Sulzer is driving growth through service excellence, advanced technology, and customer-focused innovation.

We are now seeking a Sales Leader to define, shape, and deliver the growth and strategic direction of our Services & Aftermarket business throughout the UK & Ireland. This is a high-impact role where you’ll bring your market expertise, industry insight, and commercial acumen to unlock opportunities, influence strategy, and ensure sustainable growth across our full portfolio.

Your main responsibilities:

• Drive business development initiatives across the entire Sulzer Water & Industry Services & Aftermarket portfolio.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them navigate challenges and harness our technology to deliver solutions.
• Develop deep insight into the competitor landscape and use this to shape commercial decisions and strategy.
• Influence the future of Sulzer products and services through thought leadership, innovative ideas, and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Create and deliver a clear roadmap of initiatives aligned with company goals, regularly tracking progress and impact.
• Mentor colleagues, support training, lead campaigns, and actively contribute to product enhancement

What you’ll bring:

• Deep domain expertise within Utility and Industry segments.
• Extensive relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers in the sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial modelling, valuation, and the regulatory environment.
• Proven business insight with the ability to make sound, timely decisions that deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable solutions.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence across non-hierarchical structures.
• Strong role-modelling of company values and principles.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Strong knowledge of Sulzer’s products and services.
• An entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with the ability to spot and develop opportunities.
• Experience building and leading high-value customer relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with intellectual curiosity and an innovative spirit.
• Familiarity with new analytical tools and data-driven workflows.

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
• Costco membership option
• 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.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.