Technical Sales Manager Water Sector

Mercury Hampton; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in the UK seeks a technically minded sales professional for a vital role in their water division. You'll manage sales projects, building customer relationships and delivering tailored solutions with strong technical support. Ideal candidates will have experience in water and environmental engineering, excellent communication skills, and a drive for achieving sales goals. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a 4.5-day working week and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

4.5-day working week

Life assurance & pension contributions

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Mobile laptop & full support package

Qualifications

• Experience in water wastewater tanks and environmental engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with technical input.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry to completion.
• Generate quotations and close opportunities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding engineered solutions

Planning and organisation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Location: Essex (HQ Based)

Salary: 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 Are 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

• 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

Key Skills

• Mainframe, ABAP, Information Technology Sales, Investment Management, IT Service Desk, Clinical

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 55000 - 65000