National Sales Manager

Remote – National Travel Required

Country: United Kingdom

City: Remote

Req ID: 518669

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Remote

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

National Sales Manager (Wastewater)

Remote – National Travel Required

Full Time | Permanent

Lead growth. Build partnerships. Shape the future of wastewater solutions.

About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in advanced water management solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact.

With a reputation for engineering excellence, a presence in 40+ countries, and a network of 80+ distribution partners, our products and integrated solutions protect communities from flooding, enhance water treatment and safeguard the environment.

As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we continue to lead the industry with innovative, sustainable and safety‑driven solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven National Sales Manager (Wastewater) to lead our sales strategy across the UK.

This is a high‑impact position, responsible for achieving sales growth, strengthening customer partnerships and representing the business at strategic, operational and commercial levels.

You will drive solution‑based sales of wastewater capital equipment, spares and service offerings, while providing key leadership input across Sales, Marketing and Business Development as part of the senior management team.

Experience & Industry Knowledge

You Will Bring

• Significant sales experience within the UK Water & Wastewater industry
• Background in solution selling (capital equipment, spares, service)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Market structure
  • Key industrial and municipal customers
• Proven experience building long‑term customer relationships

Sales Skills & Achievements

• Track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong negotiation, pipeline management and closing capability

Technical & System Skills

• Proficiency in ERP/CRM systems for account management and forecasting
• Understanding of contract terms, including NEC3/NEC4 (desirable)

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident presenting to customers at all levels
• Strong relationship‑building skills with technical and commercial stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

• Develop, implement and deliver a sales plan to exceed targets
• Generate leads, assess client needs, manage trials, quote, follow up and close salesManage all aspects of the sales cycle, including aftersales service requirements
• Build and strengthen customer relationships, ensuring needs are fully understood and met
• Use and maintain Microsoft CRM to manage accounts and pipeline
• Promote Hydro’s wastewater solutions to technical and commercial decision‑makers
• Complete all sales reporting, forecasting and CRM documentation
• Act as a key member of the business senior management team, providing input into strategy
• Work closely with Proposals, Capital Delivery and other internal teams to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Prepare and deliver pitches, presentations and technical proposals
• Attend industry trade shows, events and targeted marketing campaigns
• Gather and share market insights, trends and customer feedback to influence future offerings
• Ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards
• Take responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental performance within your remit
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the business

Why Join Us?

• Life Cover – 2× annual salary
• Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay Policy
• Minimum 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders & supportive wellbeing programmes
• Extensive training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and growth at a senior level

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@hydro-int.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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