Sales Lead

FE_WIBU-E734Sales Lead - UK & Ireland-Full Time-Telford,United KingdomSulzer 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.At Sulzer Water & Industry, we are a trusted partner in fluid engineering, delivering innovative solutions that support utilities and industrial customers across the UK & Ireland. With over 180 locations worldwide and a legacy of more than a century, Sulzer is driving growth through service excellence, advanced technology, and customer-focused innovation.We are now seeking a Sales Leader to define, shape, and deliver the growth and strategic direction of our Services & Aftermarket business throughout the UK & Ireland. This is a high-impact role where you’ll bring your market expertise, industry insight, and commercial acumen to unlock opportunities, influence strategy, and ensure sustainable growth across our full portfolio.Your main responsibilities:Drive business development initiatives across the entire Sulzer Water & Industry Services & Aftermarket portfolio.Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them navigate challenges and harness our technology to deliver solutions.Develop deep insight into the competitor landscape and use this to shape commercial decisions and strategy.Influence the future of Sulzer products and services through thought leadership, innovative ideas, and strong stakeholder relationships.Create and deliver a clear roadmap of initiatives aligned with company goals, regularly tracking progress and impact.Mentor colleagues, support training, lead campaigns, and actively contribute to product enhancementWhat you’ll bring:Deep domain expertise within Utility and Industry segments.Extensive relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers in the sector.Strong understanding of commercial modelling, valuation, and the regulatory environment.Proven business insight with the ability to make sound, timely decisions that deliver results.Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable solutions.A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence across non-hierarchical structures.Strong role-modelling of company values and principles.Ideally, you’ll also have:Strong knowledge of Sulzer’s products and services.An entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with the ability to spot and develop opportunities.Experience building and leading high-value customer relationships.Strong analytical skills with intellectual curiosity and an innovative spirit.Familiarity with new analytical tools and data-driven workflows.What we offer you:Competitive basic salaryCar or car allowance – EV options availableAnnual Bonus SchemePrivate Medical cover33 days annual leaveDefined contribution pension schemeConfidential Employee Assistance ProgrammesWide range of retail and lifestyle discountsCostco membership optionDiscounted personal car leasingLong Service AwardsContinuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning PathwaysHome working flexibility, with full diary managementDo you have a question about the role?Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward to hearing from youSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. #J-18808-Ljbffr