Specification Sales Manager Instanta

Zipwater; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions provider in the UK seeks a Specification Manager to drive sales of Instanta products in the North region. The ideal candidate will have a strong specification sales background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage key stakeholders effectively. This position offers an OTE salary of £60,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave and company sick pay.

Benefits

Salary OTE £60,000

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Casual dress code

Holiday purchase scheme

Full training and support

Cycle to Work scheme

Market leading pension

Life insurance

Employee rewards and discounts

Health Care Cash Plan option

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being programs

Online learning platform access

Qualifications

• Background in specification sales, preferably in the food service or hospitality industry.
• Strong network and relationships within the North region.
• Knowledge of building regulations and industry trends in food services.

Responsibilities

• Drive specification and sales of Instanta products in the North region.
• Engage with key specifiers to create business opportunities.
• Identify and track project opportunities, providing technical and product support.
• Deliver outstanding customer service throughout the sales process.

Skills

Specification sales background

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in CRM software

Job description

Zip Water is a global leader in providing advanced drinking water solutions, including filtered boiling, chilled, and sparkling water. We are currently seeking a Specification Manager to join our team, focusing on the Instanta brand in the North region.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving specification and sales of Instanta products through engagement with key specifiers, such as catering equipment suppliers. You will work closely with the sales team to identify and track project opportunities, provide technical and product support, and deliver outstanding customer service.

The successful candidate will have a background in specification sales, preferably within the food service, catering equipment or hospitality industry, along with a strong network and relationships within the North region. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential for this role. Additionally, knowledge of building regulations, standards, and industry trends in the food service sector would be beneficial.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering high-quality drinking water solutions, we would love to hear from you. Join Zip Water and contribute to our continued success in providing innovative and sustainable water solutions through the Instanta brand.

Postcode areas

BB, BD, BL, CA, CH, CW, DE, DG, DH, DL, DN, EH, FK, FY, G, HD, HG, HU, HX, IM, KA, L, LA, LL, LN, LS, M, ML, NE, OL, PA, PR, S, SK, SR, ST, TD, TF, TS, WA, WF, WN, WS, WV, YO

Requirements

• Drive specification and sales of Instanta products in the North region
• Engage with key specifiers to create business opportunities
• Identify and track project opportunities, providing technical and product support
• Deliver outstanding customer service throughout the sales process

Qualifications

• Background in specification sales, preferably in the food service or hospitality industry
• Strong network and relationships within the North region
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of building regulations, standards, and industry trends in the food service sector (beneficial)
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven
• Proficiency in CRM software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Join us at Zip Water and be part of our mission to transform the way individuals and businesses provide water through innovative and sustainable solutions under the Instanta brand.

Benefits

• Salary OTE £60,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
• We offer a fun and lively atmosphere and casual dress code
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Full training and continuous support with your team
• Cycle to Work scheme available
• A market leading company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee rewards and discounts through Perks at Work
• Option to join Health Care Cash Plan
• 24 / 7 365‑day access to Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Well‑being programs – your well‑being is important to us
• Access to on‑going learning and development with our online learning platform
• You would be joining a fun, colleague focused environment, where you are acknowledged and awarded for hard work

If you are an excellent negotiator, driven to achieve results and have a strong customer focus, then please apply with your CV and covering letter today, detailing why you think you’re the right person for the job!

Who are we?

Our UK companies are proud to be part of the international Culligan group. We work to provide better water for our customers & consumers around the world. Culligan’s complete line of drinking water solutions, water softeners & water filtration systems set the standard in the water industry. Today, Culligan is proud to have provided world‑class service and innovative water solutions for the last 80 years.

At Culligan, we believe that cleaner, healthier water can help contribute to improving the lives of people around the world and is a key driver towards solving some of the biggest challenges that lie in our future.

Our goal is to do everything we can in the areas where we are best equipped to truly effect change. To that end, we’ve developed a core set of commitments that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and serve as the focus of our work to build a better world.

• #1 eco‑friendly and sustainable provider of premium drinking water
• 15 B fewer plastic bottles used globally each year thanks to Culligan products
• 1440 single‑serve bottles saved annually from each new bottle‑free cooler
• 50% reduction in demand for household cleaning products through use of Culligan softeners and whole‑home solutions.
• 72% carbon footprint reduction from avoiding single‑use plastic bottles when using bottle‑free systems