Oyster Recruitment Limited
Sales Manager
Sales Manager at Oyster Recruitment Limited, based in Leicester, East Midlands, paying £55,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role with remote working.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Remote
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
About 11% above the going rate for business development
Reference 57417164
About the role
Are you an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development professional with a background in the UK utilities sector?
Our client, a specialist provider of pipeline services for UK utilities is looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager to develop new business and grow existing accounts across the UK, with a particular focus on the water and wastewater market.
This is a technical, solution-led sales role where you’ll build relationships with utility companies, consultants, contractors and framework partners, identifying opportunities and developing solutions to meet customer needs.
This is a fully remote role with regular travel required across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow strategic customer accounts across the UK utilities market
- Identify new business opportunities across water, wastewater and wider utility sectors
- Build relationships with utility companies, consultants, contractors and framework partners
- Promote technical solutions including pipeline rehabilitation and infrastructure services
- Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to quotation, contract award and handover
- Support technical proposals, tenders, presentations, trials and product approvals
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM records
- Work with internal technical, operational and commercial teams to deliver customer solutions
Who They’re Looking For:
- Proven sales or business development experience within the UK utilities sector, ideally water and wastewater
- Experience in technical, solution-led or specification-led sales
- Strong account management and business development skills
- Understanding of utility procurement, frameworks and AMP programmes
- Knowledge of pipeline infrastructure, trenchless technology or rehabilitation would be advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness, with experience in negotiation, forecasting and managing opportunities
- Confident communicating with technical, operational, procurement and senior stakeholders
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK
Benefits:
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Bonus of up to 15% of basic salary
- Health Cashback Scheme
- Life Assurance
- On-site Parking
- Subsidised Canteen
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- High Street Discounts Portal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you’re an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development professional with a background in utilities and a passion for developing technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Reference: 57417164 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via Oyster Recruitment Limited
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