National Sales Manager

  • Permanent
  • West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 10th August 2026
  • Salary: £55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17603
  • Industry:
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

A great opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing Engineering Consultancy, who are looking for an experienced National Sales Manager to join their team.

The company specialises in engineering services across highly hazardous sectors, including Oil & Gas, Chemical Manufacturing and Water Treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the company’s national strategy, driving new business, developing key customer relationships and growing revenue across the UK and related market sectors.

Salary and Benefits of the National Sales Manager:

  • Company Car/Car Allowance
  • Competitive base salary plus an attractive commission/bonus structure based on secured orders
  • Comprehensive product and industry training to ensure you are fully supported
  • Career Progression: Opportunity to grow with a market-leading business and shape the future of our water treatment division
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Rises to 28 days after 3 years continuous employment)
  • Workplace Pension
  • Death in Service
  • Home Based/Field Based

Role of the National Sales Manager:

We are seeking a driven and technically astute National Sales Manager to lead business development across the UK.

You will be responsible for winning new business, managing key accounts and driving revenue growth by promoting the business bespoke water and wastewater engineering solutions.

Working with UK Water Companies, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Contractors, you will build strong relationships and develop new opportunities across the sector.

Essential: Proven, demonstrable experience within the UK water treatment/engineering sector is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related technical discipline
  • Direct experience working with or selling into AMP8 (2025-2030) framework agreements
  • Familiarity with standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT) and the tendering process for major infrastructure projects
  • Experience using CRM software for pipeline management and forecasting

Essential Criteria of the National Sales Manager:

  • Must have a proven track record in technical accounts, business development, or account management specifically within the UK water treatment or water engineering sector.
  • An existing, active network of contacts within UK Water Utilities and Tier 1 construction/engineering contractors.
  • A solid understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations, and associated engineered equipment. Ability to hold your own in technical discussions with engineers.
  • Demonstrable experience selling complex, engineered solutions (rather than off-the-shelf commodities or purely chemical treatments).
  • A full, clean UK driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively across the whole of the UK, including overnight stays when required.

How to Apply for the National Sales Manager Role:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV direct for review or contact Ava Murphy at E3 Recruitment.

 
 

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