Water Industry Sales & Operations Leader - Instrumentation

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Shefford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Benefits package

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking an experienced Sales & General Manager for the water industry and analytical instrumentation sector. The role combines sales, business development and general management to grow the existing customer base and win new contracts.

Based in Shefford, the successful candidate will spend time learning products, customers and service operations before taking on broader responsibility, including oversight of the service function and strategy

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the water industry.
• Experience selling analytical instrumentation, water quality monitoring equipment or closely related technical products.
• Understanding of the requirements and commercial environment of water companies and their customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the existing customer base.
• Build and maintain relationships with key water industry customers.
• Identify and secure new sales opportunities within the water industry.
• Develop opportunities for the company's analytical instrumentation, particularly ammonia and fluoride monitoring equipment.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's service contract and spares business.
• Proactively develop new customer relationships beyond the existing base.
• Visit existing and prospective customers as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, develop new business and strengthen customer relationships.
• Support the transition of responsibilities from the current management team.
• Work closely with the Office Manager and service team to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Over time, take increasing responsibility for the wider operation of the business, including oversight of the service function and service engineering team.
• Work with the existing management team on future commercial and business strategy.

Skills

Sales experience

Water industry knowledge

Business development

People management

Job description

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking an experienced Sales & General Manager for the water industry and analytical instrumentation sector. The role combines sales, business development and general management to grow the existing customer base and win new contracts.

Based in Shefford, the successful candidate will spend time learning products, customers and service operations before taking on broader responsibility, including oversight of the service function and strategy