Business Development Manager - North in Leeds

Business Development Manager - North in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 45000 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new business growth in commercial washroom projects across the North.
  • Company: Join Cistermiser, a leader in intelligent water management solutions.
  • Benefits: Be part of a supportive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Other info: Exciting projects across various sectors with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by promoting sustainable water-saving solutions.
  • Qualifications: Field sales experience in plumbing or commercial building services is essential.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.

At Cistermiser, we are market leaders in intelligent water management solutions, helping organisations reduce water consumption, improve sustainability performance, and drive operational efficiency across commercial buildings.

Part of the

Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing sales team.

This is a high-impact field sales role focused on winning and developing commercial washroom projects across both public and private sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional with experience in the plumbing, heating, or commercial building services sector who thrives on creating opportunities, building relationships, and closing high-value projects.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a defined territory and be responsible for generating new business growth through specification-led sales activity.

You will work closely with end users, estates and sustainability teams, building owners and facilities managers to create demand for Cistermiser’s range of commercial washroom flushing systems and cold water tank management solutions.

The role will cover the North ranging from Liverpool, over to York and up to Newcastle. You will need to be located on patch to be considered.

  • Your focus will include
  • Developing new business opportunities across commercial washroom refurbishment and new-build projects
  • Creating demand with clients, estates teams, sustainability managers, building owners, and facilities management professionals
  • Building relationships with M&E contractors and FM contractors
  • Working with merchant and distribution partners including Wolseley, BSS, and City Plumbing
  • Presenting water-saving solutions and demonstrating ROI through washroom water surveys
  • Specifying products from project drawings and sanitaryware schedules
  • Managing projects from initial lead generation through to survey, business case development, specification, and close
  • Building and maintaining a strong project pipeline using CRM systems
  • Projects will range across sectors
  • Education
  • Hotels & hospitality
  • Public sector
  • Commercial buildings
  • What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and commercially astute sales professional who enjoys winning business and building long-term client relationships.

  • The ideal candidate will have
  • Field sales experience within the plumbing, heating, or commercial building services sector
  • Experience selling through specification channels and engaging with decision makers
  • Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills
  • Experience working with M&E contractors, FM contractors, consultants, architects, or end-user clients
  • Knowledge of merchant routes to market including Wolseley, City Plumbing, or BSS
  • A proven track record of generating new business
  • Ideally, you will have sold products such as
  • Flushing systems
  • Flush controls
  • Urinal flushing solutions
  • Washroom valves
  • Showers
  • Sanitaryware
  • Commercial washroom products
  • Related plumbing solutions
  • Most importantly, you will be
  • A proactive hunter mentality sales professional
  • Personable and confident in front of customers
  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
  • Highly organised with strong commercial awareness
  • Passionate about delivering sustainable water-saving solutions

Why Join Cistermiser?

At Cistermiser, you’ll be joining an established and respected brand with a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability in the commercial water management sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help organisations reduce water waste, lower costs, and improve environmental performance — while building a successful and rewarding sales career.

If you are driven by winning new business and want to be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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Business Development Manager - North in Leeds employer: Cistermiser

Cistermiser is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability in the commercial water management sector. With a strong focus on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, we offer a supportive work culture that values fresh ideas and invests in employee development. As a Business Development Manager, you'll have the chance to work on impactful projects across the North, fostering long-term client relationships while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions.

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Contact Details:

Cistermiser Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager - North in Leeds

Field Sales Experience
Specification Sales
Relationship Building
Consultative Sales Skills
Knowledge of Plumbing and Heating Products
Project Management
CRM Systems Proficiency