Technical Sales Manager – Water Sector

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chelmsford is seeking a technically minded sales professional to drive technical sales activities in the water and environmental sectors. The ideal candidate will manage projects, build relationships, and provide technical support. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£65,000 plus a bonus and excellent benefits, including a 4.5-day working week, life assurance, and 5 weeks holiday. Joining this reputable company presents long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

4.5-day working week

Life assurance & pension contributions

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Mobile and laptop support

Qualifications

• Experience in water, wastewater, tanks, geomembranes, utilities, or environmental engineering.
• Confident managing multiple projects with technical input.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Generate quotations and close opportunities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to clients.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding engineered solutions

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Location : Essex (HQ Based)

Salary : £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sector : Water | Wastewater | Environmental Engineering

Working Pattern : 4.5-day working week

Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience selling into UK water companies or contractors?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established engineering manufacturer that designs and delivers high-performance water containment and environmental protection solutions across the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

You’ll be the driving force behind technical sales activity — managing enquiries, building relationships, and taking projects from concept through to delivery with full support from a highly capable internal technical and design team.

The role sits at the heart of the business and would suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, engaging with clients, and shaping bespoke engineered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion
• Generate quotations, price complex solutions, and close opportunities
• Work closely with technical, design, and field sales teams
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to clients
• Build long‑term relationships across UK water companies and contractors
• Identify new markets, trends, and commercial opportunities
• Support the growth and capability of the internal sales function

What We're Looking For

• Technical sales experience in water, wastewater, tanks, geomembranes, utilities, or environmental engineering
• Strong ability to understand engineered solutions and translate them into commercial proposals
• Confident managing multiple projects with technical input
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively across teams
• Degree in engineering or relevant experience (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• £50,000–£65,000 base salary (DOE)
• Company bonus scheme
• 4.5‑day working week
• Life assurance & pension contributions
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Mobile, laptop & full support package
• Long‑term career development with a respected industry leader