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With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.\nWhile each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.\nJob details\nAre you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in the water hygiene, Legionella or water treatment industry?\nPrimary Water Solutions is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help grow our customer base, develop existing relationships and identify new opportunities across the water compliance sector.\nThis role would suit someone who already understands the water industry, can confidently speak with clients about their compliance requirements and has a proven ability to turn opportunities into long-term commercial relationships.\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\nAs Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of new business development while continuing to build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.\nYou will:\nIdentify and develop new business opportunities across the water hygiene, Legionella, water treatment and compliance market.\nBuild relationships with facilities managers, estates teams, property professionals, contractors and other key decision-makers.\nGenerate and manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact through to contract award.\nAttend client meetings, site visits and networking opportunities.\nUnderstand customer requirements and work with operational teams to develop suitable solutions.\nPrepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations.\nDevelop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional services.\nMaintain accurate records of opportunities, activity and pipeline progression.\nWork closely with internal operational and technical teams to ensure a smooth handover of new business.\nKeep up to date with market trends, competitor activity and opportunities within the water compliance sector.\nRepresent Primary Water Solutions professionally and build long-term client partnerships.\nWho you are\nThis is not an entry level sales role. Previous experience within the water industry is essential.\n\nWe’re looking for someone who:\nHas previous business development, account management or sales experience within the water industry.\nHas a strong understanding of water hygiene, Legionella compliance, water treatment or associated services.\nUnderstands the commercial environment surrounding services such as Legionella risk assessments, water hygiene monitoring, remedial works, sampling and related compliance services.\nHas a proven track record of generating new business and developing accounts.\nIs confident dealing with clients at different levels, from operational contacts through to senior decision-makers.\nCan manage a sales pipeline independently and maintain momentum throughout the sales process.\nIs commercially aware and comfortable discussing pricing, proposals and contract opportunities.\nHas strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.\nIs proactive, organised and comfortable working autonomously.\nHolds a full UK driving licence and is happy to travel as required.\n\nJoin us\nYou’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. 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