Rental Sales Manager – Water Solutions & Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Drive the growth of rental revenue in the northern UK region through proactive business development and effective account management.

• Identify and cultivate opportunities within municipal water utilities, industrial clients, contractors, and infrastructure initiatives.

• Establish and nurture relationships with customers, consultants, framework partners, and key stakeholders.

• Promote the rental portfolio, which includes pumps, bypass systems, treatment solutions, and related services.

• Create sales plans and territory strategies that align with regional objectives and growth targets.

• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee contracts to ensure successful delivery.

• Collaborate with operational and service teams to guarantee an exceptional customer experience and effective project execution.

• Maintain pipeline management and forecasting utilizing CRM tools.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and company standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in sales, business development, or account management within the rental, water, pumps, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of meeting growth targets.

• Technical knowledge of pumping, dewatering, temporary water systems, or similar equipment is advantageous.

• Ability to build credibility and foster long-term customer relationships across various stakeholder levels.

• Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working independently within a regional territory.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Experience with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.

• Valid UK driving licence.

• Prior experience in the water industry or temporary rental solutions environment is desirable.

• Understanding of municipal utility frameworks and contractor networks is desirable.

• Knowledge of wastewater bypass, stormwater management, and emergency response solutions is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of the global Xylem team.

• Access to innovative technology solutions that transform water usage, conservation, and reuse.

• Initiatives promoting inclusion and belonging.

• Opportunities for corporate citizenship through Xylem Watermark.