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We are looking for a commercially focused manager of people to continue to move our sales and service offering forward in the UK. You will have experience in the water industry, this could be utilities, M&E, flow, wastewater, leakage, sewerage but you will understand our products and be able to hit the ground running. Based in the Midlands, but travelling throughout the UK. BASIC SALARY: up to £85,000 BENEFITS:

• Bonus
• Pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + Public Holidays LOCATION: An office-based role in Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring As our General Manager, you’ll be reporting directly to the UK Managing Director and be closely linked to our global organisation for key functional support. This is a new role required to drive continued expansion of our flow metering technology and non-revenue water solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. You’ll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in an established market. Overseeing our UK sales and service business, you will have 3 direct reports. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring As our people focussed General Manager, you will lead and develop the UK team to achieve realistic revenue targets set by the wider group. This will also be a business generation and customer facing role, so you will want to keep that customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle. You will have the autonomy to set sales objectives and strategies and help motivate the sales team how you see fit. In addition to this you will:
• Oversee all leadership elements for the business including; coaching, motivating, performance management, recruitment and training for our UK Sales and Service team.
• Working with and developing the team of 3. There is a good mix of experience, however, they do need challenging, mentoring, and supporting.
• Reporting to the Managing Directpr and wider organisation regularly regarding sales performance
• Along with the Field Service Engineer, manage client projects from solution design to execution working closely with key stakeholders including contractors and customers
• Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and market trends that may lead to revenue opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of public-style tenders and proposals and present solutions effectively.
• Be an industry respected figure, comfortable with representing our brand at conferences, exhibitions and customer events PERSON SPECIFICATION: General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring Ultimately, as our General Manager, you’ll be a sales focussed business leader, someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown accounts but also how you have influenced and progressed individuals. You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business. You will ideally have:
• A proven track record of commercial success within a sales / people leadership role in the water industry or something closely aligned. You may be from a utility background or flow surveys, metering, wastewater, sewerage etc
• You’ll have the experience, gravitas, and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business.
• Managed a sales budget of £5-£15million
• Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. THE COMPANY: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss based, family-owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales / Service office is based in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18158, Wallace Hind Selection
  
  

• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + Public Holidays LOCATION: An office-based role in Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring As our General Manager, you’ll be reporting directly to the UK Managing Director and be closely linked to our global organisation for key functional support. This is a new role required to drive continued expansion of our flow metering technology and non-revenue water solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. You’ll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in an established market. Overseeing our UK sales and service business, you will have 3 direct reports. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring As our people focussed General Manager, you will lead and develop the UK team to achieve realistic revenue targets set by the wider group. This will also be a business generation and customer facing role, so you will want to keep that customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle. You will have the autonomy to set sales objectives and strategies and help motivate the sales team how you see fit. In addition to this you will:
• Oversee all leadership elements for the business including; coaching, motivating, performance management, recruitment and training for our UK Sales and Service team.
• Working with and developing the team of 3. There is a good mix of experience, however, they do need challenging, mentoring, and supporting.
• Reporting to the Managing Directpr and wider organisation regularly regarding sales performance
• Along with the Field Service Engineer, manage client projects from solution design to execution working closely with key stakeholders including contractors and customers
• Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and market trends that may lead to revenue opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of public-style tenders and proposals and present solutions effectively.
• Be an industry respected figure, comfortable with representing our brand at conferences, exhibitions and customer events PERSON SPECIFICATION: General Manager, Strategic Sales Manager - Industrial, Water, Wastewater monitoring Ultimately, as our General Manager, you’ll be a sales focussed business leader, someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown accounts but also how you have influenced and progressed individuals. You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business. You will ideally have:
• A proven track record of commercial success within a sales / people leadership role in the water industry or something closely aligned. You may be from a utility background or flow surveys, metering, wastewater, sewerage etc
• You’ll have the experience, gravitas, and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business.
• Managed a sales budget of £5-£15million
• Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. THE COMPANY: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss based, family-owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales / Service office is based in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18158, Wallace Hind Selection
  
  

• Client Management
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Networking
• Project Management
• Training
• Northampton, England, United Kingdom
  
  

• General Management
• General Project Management
• Sales Manager / Director of Sales
  
  

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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