Senior Technical Pumps Solutions Sales Manager – SE England

Universal Business Team; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

Lunch allowance

Birthdays off

1 additional days holiday per year of‑

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking a Technical Area Sales Manager for South East England to grow business across London, Kent and East Anglia. The role combines new business development with technical consultation, focusing on pumping solutions and regulatory compliance.

You'll work with housebuilders, developers and contractors, delivering must-have technical specifications and guiding customers to the right pumping station solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B technical sales.
• Background in construction, housebuilding, civil engineering, drainage, water, wastewater or related technical industry.
• Ability to understand complex product specifications, assess customer requirements and clearly communicate technical information.
• Appreciation of compliance, technical standards or regulated product environments.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with ability to influence decisions beyond price.
• Proactive approach to business development, pipeline management and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Influencing technical specifications: engaging early in design to identify requirements and recommend pumping station solutions.
• Navigating compliance requirements: helping customers understand design and sewer adoption implications and Section 104 agreements.
• Finding the right solution: aligning product with technical and commercial needs.
• Developing new business: building relationships with housebuilders, developers, contractors and consultants.
• Managing the sales process: from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation and order.
• Coordinating with internal Technical & Design, Estimating and Operations teams for handover to delivery.
• Growing territory: developing key accounts and maintaining a strong sales pipeline.

Skills

B2B technical sales

Construction industry knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Universal Business Team is seeking a Technical Area Sales Manager for South East England to grow business across London, Kent and East Anglia. The role combines new business development with technical consultation, focusing on pumping solutions and regulatory compliance.

You'll work with housebuilders, developers and contractors, delivering must-have technical specifications and guiding customers to the right pumping station solutions.