Business Development Manager

Job description

Do you have experience within the UK water industry? Step into a brand-new role where your network and industry knowledge truly make an impact. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll use your network and industry expertise to secure new frameworks and expand market share across the UK water sector.

Joining a recently merged, market-leading business with ambitious growth plans, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be part of its continued success.

This is a field-based position with three days a week on the road and the rest working from home.

Business Development Manager

Full-time - Permanent

Excellent Salary + Company Car + Bonus

Field + Home Based

Business Development Manager – Water Industry

Benefits

• Company car
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Competitive salary

Business Development Manager – Water Industry

Job Description

• Develop new business opportunities and expand an existing pipeline of projects
• Manage and grow key accounts within major UK water providers and their contractors
• Build strong relationships to become the go-to contact for pumping systems
• Secure positions on frameworks and approved supplier lists
• Lead commercial negotiations to win profitable business

Business Development Manager – Water Industry

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proven experience within the UK Water Industry
• Strong existing relationships across water providers such as Thames Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, or similar
• Experience selling into water providers, with or without frameworks in place
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel between regions such as London, Gloucester, and the Midlands with ease

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email emily@owendaniels.co.uk or call 01276 300 125

Please note that we are unable to respond to every application. Should your application be successful, we will be in touch with you within 5 – 10 working days.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English