Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager - Water Systems Join to apply for the Senior Business Development Manager - Water Systems role at NSF. Be among the first 25 applicants. Are you a driven, customer‑focused sales professional with a hunter mindset and a passion for public health and safety? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, target‑driven environments and want to make a real impact in the water industry? We’re growing our EMEA sales force and need a driven closer to expand market share and bring in high‑value wins. If you thrive on forging partnerships, outmaneuvering competitors, and delivering standout results in fast‑paced markets, we want to meet you. What We Offer Hybrid Working: Based out of our Oakdale office, with flexibility to work from home when not travelling. Car Allowance & Travel Reimbursement: Monthly car allowance and full reimbursement for business travel. Performance‑Based Bonus: Competitive base salary with a sales bonus tied to performance targets. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health cover, death in service benefit, company sick pay scheme, and income protection. Well‑being Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and an annual paid Mental Wellness Day. Volunteering Time: Paid time off to support causes you care about. Responsibilities Develop and grow strategic partnerships with key accounts and prospects. Identify and win new business through value‑based selling and competitive differentiation. Promote NSF’s Water Services portfolio, including certification to standards such as Regulation 4 and NSF/ANSI 61. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless service and strategic project execution. Represent NSF at trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings (50% face‑to‑face / 50% virtual). Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management using Salesforce CRM. Partner with marketing to build and execute territory‑specific campaigns. Qualifications Proven sales experience – ideally in water treatment, certification, or related industries. A hunter mindset with a proactive, target‑driven approach. Strong relationship‑building skills and commercial acumen. Experience in cross‑functional environments and project management. Familiarity with TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) is a plus, but not essential. Knowledge of Regulation 4 or NSF/ANSI 61 standards is advantageous. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). Willingness to travel (~30%) and work in a high‑pressure, performance‑focused environment. Our Culture At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values: Do the Right Thing, Treat People Well, Relentlessly Pursue Excellence, and We are one NSF. These principles drive everything we do – from client service to internal collaboration. Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. About NSF With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science‑driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. Equal Opportunity Employer NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third‑party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third‑party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr