Associate Sales Engineer, Water utility South and Southwest

Company description   Are you passionate about helping water utilities embrace digital solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

Job description   As our new  Associate Sales Engineer, Water Utility UK , you will be managing and growing key Water Utility accounts across the UK, from technical pump selection and accurate costing through to securing project awards and ensuring seamless order handover.
You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
Ideally looking for candidates based around the South and Southwest of the UK (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire)
What you will be doing As a key part of the Water Utility Sales team, you'll create impact by Driving sustainable water infrastructure by ensuring utility customers receive precisely engineered pumping solutions that meet their operational and regulatory requirements..
Your main responsibilities include:
Maintain and develop the existing Water Utility customer base, following up on unit and project sales from quotation through to award stage
Perform pump set selection calculations to ensure technically appropriate solutions for each client application
Ensure accurate costing aligned with company pricing strategy and achieve agreed sales volume and contribution targets
Register and nurture all customer activities and opportunities in the global CRM tool, keeping customer master data up to date
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Business Development, and Customer Service teams on account management and order processing
Ensure full and proper documentation handover to Customer Service and Engineering during order processing

Required profile  What makes you a great fit Above all, you are a technically minded sales professional with Water Utility sector knowledge, strong attention to detail in pump selection and costing, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships.
We would also imagine that you have:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience in the Water Utility sector
Knowledge of Water Utility processes, systems, and applicable UK regulations
Ability to perform pump set selection calculations and ensure accurate costing based on pricing strategy
Experience in a technical sales or account management role within an industrial or utilities environment
It is a plus if you also have:
Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
Experience using CRM tools for pipeline and opportunity management
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to business development within the Water Utility sector

What we offer    Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:
A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!
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