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Account Manager - North London & East Anglia
Company: Sentinel Performance Solutions (Part of Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control)
Location: Home-based, UK (with regular travel to Daresbury HQ)
Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager - South
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit applications.
About Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control
Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control (HFC) is a global leader in advanced hydronic solutions for heating, cooling, and potable water systems. Part of the Aalberts N.V. group, with a heritage spanning over 100 years, we engineer mission-critical technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance across buildings and infrastructure.
Our portfolio includes precision-engineered balancing valves, control valves, press fittings and tools, and IoT-enabled systems that deliver real-time monitoring and control. Our solutions enable customers to reduce energy consumption, meet sustainability goals, and optimise system performance.
About Sentinel Performance Solutions
Sentinel Performance Solutions, a proud member of Aalberts HFC, is a global leader in innovative water treatment solutions for heating and cooling systems. For over 30 years, Sentinel has been at the forefront of delivering high-performance products that improve system efficiency, reduce maintenance, and extend equipment lifespan.
Operating across multiple countries, Sentinel collaborates closely with OEMs, consultants, contractors, and end users to deliver tailored, premium solutions across commercial markets.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by the Aalberts values:
* Take Ownership – We are proactive, accountable, and focused on delivering results
* Be Entrepreneurial – We innovate, challenge the status quo, and seek opportunities to grow
* Go for Excellence – We set high standards and strive to exceed expectations
* Share and Learn – Collaboration and continuous learning are key to our success
* Act with Integrity – We build trust through transparency and ethical behaviour
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional within the heating, plumbing, HVAC or building services sector to take ownership of an established territory and drive growth across merchants, contractors, developers, housing associations and OEMs.
The Role
* Develop and grow relationships across merchants, contractors, installers and developers
* Identify and secure new business opportunities across the region
* Deliver against territory growth targets and structured account plans
* Support customer training and technical product discussions
* Lead pricing and commercial negotiations
* Work closely with internal teams to maximise growth opportunities
We Are Looking For
Essential:
* Proven external sales, specification sales or merchant sales experience within the UK heating, plumbing, HVAC or building services market
* Strong commercial and relationship management skills
* Experience managing customer accounts and developing new business
* Full UK driving licence
* Self-motivated, organised and results-driven
Desirable:
* Experience working with water treatment, heating systems or building services products
* Specification sales experience
* CRM experience
Please note: applicants without relevant industry experience are unlikely to be progressed.
Why Join Us?
* Global business with strong growth ambitions
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Hybrid and flexible working culture
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Supportive and entrepreneurial environment
Benefits Include:
✔ Company Car
✔ Private Medical Insurance
✔ Dental Insurance
✔ Enhanced Pension
✔ Life Assurance
✔ Enhanced Family Leave
✔ Health & Wellbeing Support
✔ Cycle to Work Scheme
At Aalberts, our values drive everything we do:
Take Ownership | Be Entrepreneurial | Go for Excellence | Share and Learn | Act with Integrity
If you’re looking to take the next step in your sales career within a growing and technically respected organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company car
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Sales: 2 years (required)
* CRM software: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 75% (required)
Work Location: On the road