Job Title: Business Development / Account Manager – Wastewater Treatment
Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
Location: Hybrid (office in Rugeley, Staffordshire)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (40 hours/week)
About the Role
Due to significant growth, particularly following the launch of the AMP8 investment period, our well‑established client is looking for an experienced Account Manager / Business Development Manager to join their specialist team. Our client is a recognised leader in providing Nature‑Based Solutions (NBS) for water pollution control, having designed and installed over 900 solutions across the UK and globally over the past 35 years. This consultative sales role focuses heavily on building long‑term relationships and delivering highly technical, project‑based solutions to the water industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop new business and manage existing high‑value client relationships within the UK water industry (wastewater/sewage), with a focus on Water Companies (~80%).
* Manage and nurture long‑term consultative relationships, particularly during the 18‑24 month sales cycle.
* Collaborate with QS, Project, Process teams to create comprehensive technical proposals.
* Conduct site visits, surveys and hands‑on engagement.
* Work in a collaborative, non‑commission role; success rewarded via profit‑related company bonus scheme.
* Home‑based with 2–3 days per week in Rugeley office; travel to meet clients, mainly south of Birmingham.
Benefits
* Salary £35,000 – £48,000 basic, commensurate with experience.
* Company profit‑related bonus scheme.
* Mileage allowance.
* Generous 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice available).
* Option for health‑care and car allowance / company car after 1 year of service.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a technical consultative sales or account management role within the UK water sector (wastewater/sewage).
* Strong working knowledge of wastewater (sewage) treatment processes.
* Knowledge or direct experience with reedbed technology or other Nature‑Based Solutions is a significant advantage.
* Comfortable delivering face‑to‑face and virtual presentations, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel for proposals/estimating, Word, PowerPoint).
* Valuing job stability and a long‑term career outlook.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (mileage paid).
Apply Today
Join a stable, established company at the forefront of sustainable wastewater solutions. For more information or to apply, please submit your CV now or Simon Cowley on (phone number removed).
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