Business Development and Account Manager - Water Treatment Industry (North East / Tyneside Region) - Hybrid / Remote working with some travel required (North East)

A leading business in the water treatment industry, who are passionate about the service they deliver and the wellbeing and development of their employees.

As the Business Development and Account Manager within the Sales & Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients while generating new sales. helping customers meet their water treatment needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
Generate new sales opportunities.
Promote and sell products, solutions associated technologies.
Develop and execute customer account plans, including generating quotes and managing purchase orders.
Drive customer satisfaction and escalate issues when needed for resolution.
Coordinate support resources for both existing and new accounts.
Carry out water analysis/testing and reporting where necessary.
Meet and exceed assigned sales targets in your territory.
Maintain a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and company strategies.
What you will need

Experience: Proven account management or sales experience in water/process treatment or an industrial plant environment.
Education: A technical qualification in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
Skills: Strong sales strategy knowledge, relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage projects and exceed targets.
Technical Expertise: Understanding of specialty water and process chemicals and monitoring technologies.
Other: A UK driving license is essential.

What is on offer

Competitive salary and benefits package, including:

26 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy or sell additional days).
Private healthcare and dental plan.
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption).
Support for carers and flexible working options.
Lifestyle Account with gym subsidy and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings.
Life insurance (10x basic salary).
Income protection (5 years long-term sickness cover).
First Aider Training opportunities.
Paid volunteering leave.
Company vehicle with fuel card.
Opportunity to buy company shares at preferential rates.

If this role sounds like you, and you have a passion to do well with a company who will give you the support that you need, please apply asap by submitting your CV.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Account Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included