Water Key Account Manager - North West Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Water Key Account Manager to drive sales and aftermarket activities. This role involves building strong customer relationships, promoting innovative solutions, and managing sales pipelines. The ideal candidate has a proven sales background in pumps and strong technical understanding of the water sector. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Car or car allowance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical cover

33 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programs

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Discounted personal car leasing

Continuous learning and development

Home working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and aftermarket environments within pumps or engineering sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of pumping solutions in the water sector.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and aftermarket service opportunities within designated accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage the sales pipeline from opportunity to contract completion.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical understanding of pumps

Relationship-building skills

Commercial acumen

Self-motivation

Job description

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Water Key Account Manager - North West-Full Time-Manchester,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzer Water & Industry is a trusted partner to the water sector, delivering innovative pumping solutions and aftermarket services that keep vital infrastructure running efficiently. With a century-long tradition of excellence in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment, we provide tailored support to ensure performance, reliability, and sustainability.

We are looking for a technically skilled and commercially driven Account Manager to lead sales and aftermarket activities within the North West region, strengthening relationships with key accounts and driving business growth.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Drive sales and aftermarket service opportunities within your designated accounts

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders

• Promote Sulzer’s products, solutions, and service capabilities to maximise revenue and market share

• Provide technical guidance on pumps and rotating equipment, delivering solutions that meet customer needs

• Manage the sales pipeline from opportunity identification to contract completion

Your profile:

• Proven track record in sales and aftermarket environments within pumps, rotating equipment, or related engineering sectors

• Strong technical understanding of pumping solutions and applications in the water sector

• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills

• Commercially astute with a results-focused mindset

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage your own diary

What we offer you:

• Competitive basic salary

• Car or car allowance – EV options available

• Annual Bonus Scheme

• Private Medical cover

• 33 days annual leave

• Defined contribution pension scheme

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes

• Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

• Costco membership option

• Discounted personal car leasing

• Long Service Awards

• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

• Home working flexibility, with full diary management

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail]. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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