Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Company:
Severn Trent Services, Department:
Aqualytix,

Location:

Coventry

Salary: up to £46,845 (dependent on experience) plus monthly car allowance £520

Posting ends 29 July 2026.

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD. We’re currently recruiting for an Experienced Account Manager / Business Development Manager to join our growing Aqualytix business. This is a UK based role and will involve travel.

Aqualytix is a growing Water Hygiene/Water treatment division dedicated to helping our customers meet the requirements of ACOP L8 and HSG
274 Parts 1‑3, HTM
04‑01. We provide services to universities, care homes, schools and colleges, commercial premises, housing associations and industrial plants across England, Scotland and Wales using our industry‑leading compliance software and automation tools.

• Work with customers to develop solutions that meet their requirements and build and maintain great working relationships with them.
• Provide up‑to‑date sales forecasts.
• Generate new business leads.
• Collaborate with marketing team and Business Administrators to drive new business.
• Prepare quotations.
• Meet business targets.
• Follow company processes and procedures.
• Attend customer review meetings and manage account performance.
• Assess and manage risk.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively.

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in Legionella Control according to ACOP L8, HSG
274 Parts 1‑3 and HTM 01‑04 knowledge is preferred. A background in Risk Assessment or Plumbing is beneficial.

As travel is required, a full U.K. driving licence is mandatory.

• Uncapped commission scheme paid quarterly.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave – chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Two volunteering days per year.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people across our community who care about what they do. We ensure progress with working groups, including LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity.

If you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude, we want to talk to you.