Technical Sales Manager Water Treatment​/Equipment

Technical Sales Manager (Water Treatment/Equipment)

We are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to support our ambitious growth plans and join our Water Equipment Sales Team. Our company provides a comprehensive range of water hygiene, treatment, equipment and consultancy services across the UK and worldwide.

• 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

• A minimum of five years’ professional experience within the water treatment sector is required
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in the selection and application of base exchange systems, reverse osmosis technology, chemical dosing equipment, and filtration solutions
• Established 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
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and maintains organised work practices with a consistently professional demeanour
• Proven ability to work effectively within team environments and contribute positively to collective objectives

• A track record of working within the Water Treatment equipment field and a proven sales background

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

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.

As well as a competitive salary, which can increase as you develop and grow in the role, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 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 enhanced company pension.

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world‑class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification and advisory services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our…