UK Sales Director - Bioresources

Royal HaskoningDHV; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Sales Director for the Bioresources team. This role involves driving sales for UK Water Companies and requires at least 10 years of experience in the Water sector. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to travel. The company promotes a diverse workplace with a focus on personal development and continued learning.

Benefits

Opportunities to attend conferences/events

Commercial training and development

Employee-owned business model

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of proven commercial experience in the UK Water sector.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop account-based sales plans and winning strategies.
• Prepare initial and final offers to clients for bioresources products.
• Act as a sounding board for the wider UK Business Development and sales team.
• Foster a proactive learning and improvement culture.

Skills

Proven commercial experience in the UK Water sector

Active network in the UK Water sector

Broad sales and technology knowledge

Fluency in English

Willingness to travel

Education

Higher educational qualification (HND/Degree)

Job description

Overview

UK Sales Director - Bioresources at Haskoning. The role focuses on driving sales for UK Water Companies, Tier 1 contractors, and main consultants as part of the Sales and Business Development Team within the Water Technology Products unit.

What you do as a Sales Director

You will be a key part of the UK sales process and collaborate with UK sales staff, business developers, and project delivery colleagues to grow the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop account-based sales plans and wining strategies.
• Prepare initial and final offers to clients for bioresources products.
• Arrange 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 the water sector.
• Support the UK Team in engaging Directors or senior managers within water companies where possible.
• Target opportunities outside the Bioresources unit (e.g., other sales initiatives such as Nereda, Aquasuite software, consultancy).
• Participate in regular UK sales meetings and share cross-discipline information between account directors and sales teams.
• Foster a proactive learning and improvement culture.

What you bring

• Higher educational qualification (HND/Degree) in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of 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.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and for short trips abroad.

Other characteristics

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

What we offer you

We offer a stimulating environment where people come first and you are empowered to craft your career path. We emphasise continued learning and development and operate as an employee-owned business with opportunities to attend conferences/events and participate in company initiatives (e.g., digital talent programmes, commercial training).

Read more about our benefits and ED&I initiatives on our dedicated pages.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create an environment that embraces diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

We welcome you regardless of experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

• Civil Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Construction

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