Business Development Manager

Company: Severn Trent
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will grow and manage the Aqualytix water hygiene business in the London region, driving compliant solutions for customers. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to understand client needs and expand opportunities. You’ll balance account stewardship with new business development, delivering on forecasts and targets. The role combines field-based client engagement with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance in water systems, backed by modern cloud-based tools.

Pay / Benefits

  • Salary up to 45,000 (experience-dependent)
  • monthly car allowance or company car
  • Uncapped commission paid quarterly
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (+ buy/sell up to 5 days)
  • Leading pension scheme (up to 15% with 7.5%)
  • Sharesave—discounted Severn Trent shares

Responsibilities

  • Develop customer solutions to meet requirements and maintain strong relationships
  • Provide up-to-date sales forecasts
  • Generate new business leads
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations to drive revenue
  • Prepare quotations and meet business targets
  • Follow company processes and attend customer review meetings
  • Assess and manage risk and manage time efficiently

Key requirements

  • Water Industry experience essential
  • Legionella Control knowledge according to ACOP L8, HSG274 Parts 1-3; HTM01-04 knowledge preferred
  • Member of Legionella Control Association preferred
  • Benefits from risk assessment or plumbing background
  • Full UK driving licence required
  • customer-focused service
  • positive and caring attitude
  • team collaboration
  • Legionella control knowledge (ACOP L8, HSG274, HTM 01-04)
  • risk assessment familiarity
  • compliance software/automation tools (cloud-based systems)

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Posted: October 11th, 2026