Water Hygiene Account Manager

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager in the water hygiene sector to join their team in London. The role offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of M&E consultant accounts, negotiate contracts, and develop new business opportunities. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in account management or business development, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers significant professional development and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Commission

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in account management or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio within the M&E consultant market.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities.
• Achieve product specifications and convert them into successful orders.
• Attend client meetings with consultants, engineers, project managers, and buyers.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close profitable sales.
• Provide market insight to support service development.
• Maintain strong understanding of relevant water hygiene regulations.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Knowledge of water hygiene regulations

Job description

Account Manager - Water Hygiene

Location: London & South East

Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 + Car Allowance + Commission + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Manager to join a rapidly growing organisation within the water hygiene and compliance sector. This role is ideal for a driven professional who can build strong relationships, manage a medium‑sized client base, and support business growth across London and the South East.

As an Account Manager, you will take ownership of existing M&E consultant accounts while developing new relationships across the construction and environmental services market. You will negotiate specifications, secure orders, deliver exceptional customer service, and work closely with internal operational, technical, and commercial teams to ensure high‑quality delivery. Detailed knowledge of water hygiene, Legionella control, and water treatment solutions is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio within the M&E consultant market.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities.
• Achieve product specifications and convert them into successful orders.
• Attend client meetings with consultants, engineers, project managers, and buyers.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close profitable sales.
• Provide market insight to support service development.
• Maintain strong understanding of relevant water hygiene regulations (ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04‑01).

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in account management or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Account Manager seeking long‑term development within the water hygiene industry. Full training, progression opportunities, and an excellent benefits package are included.

For more information, please contact Mollie Caswell.