Services Sales & Business Developer

Saur Group; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Services Sales & Business Developer in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves establishing and building relationships with key decision-makers across industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly in the water treatment sector, and will be expected to maintain existing customer relationships while identifying new opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £39,000 annually and a range of benefits including a company car or allowance, healthcare eligibility, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to £39,000

25 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Company car or allowance

Pension plan

Private healthcare eligibility

Group income protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in sales, preferably in services or water treatment.
• Confirmed technical background or experience in water treatment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new customers.
• Maintain contacts with existing customers and build long-term partnerships.
• Direct strategic sales and negotiations.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Sales experience

Technical knowledge in water treatment

Education

Engineer/Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

With over 25 years of experience, NSI Mobile Water Solutions, part of Nijhuis Saur Industries (Saur Group), is a leading provider of temporary water and wastewater treatment services. We offer an alternative to fixed plants to help customers maintain continuity of supply to core operations and minimise downtime in a wide range situation 24/7, 365 days a year.

At NSI Mobile Water Solutions, we believe in “Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, External Focus and Service Excellence”.

Summary

The Services Sales & Business developer will establish contacts and building relationships with key decision-making personnel across all industrial sectors. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, customer & services orientated business developer.

You will report directly to the Division Sales Manager (UK). This position sits within the Nijhuis Saur Industries Mobile Water Solutions business.

You will be predominantly based home within a one-hour commute of our Stoke office. The role will also include frequent travel & industrial site visits.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and prospecting of new customers
• Maintain contacts with existing customers and build long-term partnerships
• Calculate prices based on the standard cost-sheet
• Prepare proposals (technical & process support from Europe Operations Team)
• Direct strategic sales and negotiations
• Establish sales & development plan for the dedicated area and activity
• Identify new markets or fields of opportunities
• Contribute proactively to the business & profitability growth
• Build brand awareness & Implement marketing plan (support from Europe Marketing Team) and participate in communication events and actions
• Services & Rental of IEX assets for industrial customers
• Prepare and actively participate in sales team reviews & reports
• Adherence of internal procedures, contractual terms etc

Job Requirements

• Engineer/Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with confirmed experience
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in sales (services, water treatment etc)
• Technical background in water treatment desirable

Working for us means:

• The salary is up to £39,000 per year, depending on your professional experience
• Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days
• Company car or car allowance
• Probationary Period – 6 months
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter

To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification. To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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