Sales Manager

We are looking for a commercially focused Sales Manager to continue to move our sales and service offering forward in the UK. You will have experience in the metering and/or instrumentation world, including utilities, M&E, flow, wastewater, leakage heat metering or sewerage. The role is based in Central Bedfordshire but requires travel throughout the UK. Basic salary: £75,000‑£85,000 Benefits Bonus Car Allowance Pension Life assurance 25 days holiday + Public Holidays Location: An office-based role in Central Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. Commute locations: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury Job description As our Sales Manager, you’ll report directly to the UK Managing Director and be closely linked to our global organisation for key functional support. This new role will drive the continued expansion of our flow metering technology and non‑revenue water solutions. It is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate talents in sales and business management and expand experience across the full range of business processes. Key responsibilities This role is a business generation and customer‑facing position, so you will engage with customers throughout the sales cycle. You will have autonomy to set sales objectives and strategies and motivate the sales team as you see fit. In addition to this you will: Oversee all leadership elements for the business including coaching, motivation, performance management, recruitment and training for our UK Sales and Service team. Work with and develop the team of 3, providing challenging mentoring and support. Report to the Managing Director and wider organisation regularly regarding sales performance. Along with the Field Service Engineer, manage client projects from solution design to execution working closely with key stakeholders including contractors and customers. Carry out regular market analysis to identify competition and market trends that may lead to revenue opportunities. Lead the preparation of public‑style tenders and proposals and present solutions effectively. Be an industry‑respected figure, comfortable representing our brand at conferences, exhibitions and customer events. Person specification Ultimately, as our Sales Manager, you’ll be a business leader, clearly demonstrating how you have developed and grown accounts and influenced individuals. You will be an expert in client management and use your position to network with senior industry professionals to generate new business. Essential qualifications A proven track record of commercial success within a sales/people leadership role in the water industry or a closely aligned field such as utilities, flow surveys, metering, wastewater, heat metering, sewerage, etc. Experience, gravitas, and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business. Managed a sales budget of £5‑£15million. Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. About the company We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss‑based, family‑owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales/Service office is in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. It is highly likely you have worked in any of the following roles and markets, and with these products and services: Metering, Utilities, Heat Metering, Dosing, Wastewater, Water, Water Treatment, Water Management, Sewerage, Sewage, Test & Measurement, Drainage, Flow, Leakage, M&E. INTERESTED? Please apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embraces diversity, champions equality and fosters inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us directly. REF: MT18258, Wallace Hind Selection #J-18808-Ljbffr