UK Sales Director - Bioresources

Royal HaskoningDHV; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy firm is seeking a UK Sales Director to lead sales efforts within the Water Technology Products unit. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the UK Water sector and a strong network. This mid-senior level role involves developing sales strategies, preparing offers, and working closely with stakeholders across the UK. The company values diversity and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for continued learning and development

Participation in company initiatives and events

Qualifications

• At least 10 years proven commercial experience in the UK Water sector.
• Active network in the UK Water sector.
• Availability for short trips abroad.

Responsibilities

• Develop account-based sales plans and work-winning strategies.
• Prepare initial and final offers to clients for bioresources products.
• Provide Water Industry perspectives and guidance on issues within water companies.
• Actively participate in the regular UK sales meetings, share experience and cross-discipline information.

Skills

Commercial experience in the UK Water sector

Broad sales and technology knowledge

Fluent in English

Personable and client-oriented

Education

Higher educational HND/Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

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We are a worldwide independent engineering, project management, and consultancy firm delivering water technology products and services. The Business Unit (BU) Water Technology Products (WTP) delivers products such as Nereda®, Ephyra®, and Aquasuite® and is growing its technology portfolio. The new Sales Director will be part of the WTP BU and work with colleagues across the UK and globally.

What you do as a Sales Director

Be the key to the sales process for the UK Water Companies, their Tier 1 contractors and main consultants. You will be a member of the Sales and Business Development Team of the Business Unit Water Technology Products, based in the UK and collaborating with the UK sales staff, business developers, and project delivery colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop account-based sales plans and work-winning strategies.
• Prepare initial and final offers to clients for bioresources products.
• Arrange for internal governance and approvals of such offers.
• Act as a sounding board for the wider UK Business Development and sales team.
• Provide Water Industry perspectives and guidance on issues within water companies.
• Specific targeted client assistance - support the UK Team with engaging Directors or senior managers within (Water) Companies where possible.
• Also target the bigger RHDHV offering outside the boundaries of the Bioresources unit, such as other sales initiatives (Nereda, Aquasuite software, consultancy).
• Actively participate in the regular UK sales meetings, share experience and cross-discipline information between account directors and sales teams.
• Develop and foster an active learning and improvement attitude.

Where you will work

Haskoning is a worldwide independent engineering, project management, and consultancy firm which integrates 140+ years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues work from offices in more than 25 countries. The role is within the Water Technology Products business unit, focused on delivering water technology solutions globally and within the UK.

What you bring

• Higher educational HND/Degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years proven commercial experience in the UK Water sector.
• Active network in the UK Water sector.
• Broad sales and technology knowledge and experience.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Active across UK and available for short trips abroad.

Other characteristics

• Personable, trusting, entrepreneurial, self-starter and a team player.
• Highly client oriented.
• Listen, Respect, Open, Honest, with Integrity and grit to succeed.
• Analytical, problem solving and solution orientated.
• Good communicator, inspiring and persuasive.

What we offer you

We offer a stimulating environment where we put people first and empower you to craft your career path. We emphasise continued learning and development and offer opportunities to attend conferences/events and to participate in company initiatives (e.g. digital talent programmes, commercial training). As an employee-owned business, we invest in our staff through training and development.

You Can Read More About Our Benefits Here.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Construction

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