Technical Sales Manager - (Water Treatment/Equipment)

SOCOTEC Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Environmental Services in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to join their Water Equipment Sales Team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in the water treatment sector, with a proven track record in sales objectives. The position involves client development, technical consultation, and requires strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in the water treatment sector.
• Knowledge in selection and application of base exchange systems.
• Proven history of achieving assigned sales objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective customers.
• Conduct on-site evaluations for installation projects.
• Deliver structured weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Client Development

Technical Consultation

Sales Performance Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Technical Sales Manager - (Water Treatment/Equipment)

Technical Sales Manager

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Water Equipment Sales Team. As a leading provider of Environment and Safety services across the UK, SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive and unrivalled range of water hygiene, treatment, equipment and consultancy services across the UK and worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Client Development and Technical Consultation: Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective customers, assess their technical specifications, and deliver customised solutions to meet their specific needs.
• Strategic Client Engagement: Develop and implement a structured communication schedule for both existing and potential clients to ensure consistent relationship management.
• Site Assessment and Opportunity Identification: Conduct on-site evaluations to assess requirements for customised installation projects and identify additional business opportunities.
• Equipment Selection and Specification: Evaluate and recommend appropriate water treatment systems and equipment based on client requirements and technical specifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, sales, and operations departments to develop competitive pricing strategies and achieve targeted profit margins.
• Consultancy Business Coordination: Maintain active communication with the water consultancy division to identify and pursue potential collaborative opportunities.
• Sales Performance Reporting: Develop comprehensive sales forecasts, analytical reports, and management presentations that track progress against established sales targets.
• Regular Performance Updates: Deliver structured weekly and monthly progress reports to the Commercial Director outlining key activities and achievements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' professional experience within the water treatment sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in selection and application of base exchange systems, reverse osmosis technology, chemical dosing equipment, and filtration solutions.
• Proven history of consistently achieving or surpassing assigned sales objectives and revenue targets.
• Exceptional self‑motivation combined with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all deliverables.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage concurrent projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Advanced competency across the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistently professional demeanour.
• Ability to work effectively within team environments and contribute positively to collective objectives.

Desirable

• Track record of working within the Water Treatment equipment field and a proven sales background.

Travel and Flexibility

Travel across the UK is common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week.

About SOCOTEC Water Consultancy & Equipment

Our Water Consultancy Team provides essential services such as statutory water hygiene compliance, chemical and microbiological analysis, and management of systems including cooling towers, domestic water systems, and closed heating/chilled water circuits. Our Water Equipment Engineers manufacture and supply equipment in-house, including reverse osmosis units, water softeners, and filtration systems – all supported with CAD schematics and Revit files. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be BIM Level 2 compliant.

Benefits

Competitive salary with scope for increase as you develop and grow in the role. Benefits include 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.

EEO Statement

SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world‑class services to our customers. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality, and have a zero‑tolerance policy to discrimination. We invest in our people, push you to grow, and provide a culture of teamwork in a young, dynamic, and exciting workplace. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve.