External Sales Engineer - Wessex Water in Leighton Buzzard

As our new External Sales Engineer for Wessex Water, you will have a visible presence within the region supporting customers and representing Water Utilities and GRUNDFOS. Within this role, you will apply your technical and commercial expertise to maintain and grow our customer base across the Wessex Water region. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver the right pump solutions for critical water infrastructure.

What you will be doing:

• Working closely with the Area Sales Manager to maximise sales and execute strategic business plans that support medium- and long-term growth.
• Negotiating B2B orders directly with Water Companies’ operations and maintenance teams (OPEX), identifying competitor equipment suitable for replacement.
• Conducting site visits to diagnose issues, performing surveys with Energy teams, and collaborating with customers to develop tailored pump solutions. (approximately 80% onsite 20% at home working).
• Driving new product development by implementing trials and securing operational-level acceptance within customer organisations.
• Updating our internal CRM, maintaining pricing support mechanisms, and monitoring product sales and KPIs to ensure budget delivery and opportunity management.
• Providing product knowledge, application guidance, and troubleshooting support while maintaining strong relationships across all stakeholder levels.

What makes you a great fit:

You are a technically minded sales professional with strong knowledge of water utility operations and the ability to translate engineering insights into commercial outcomes. You build trust easily, communicate confidently, and thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing sales environment.

We imagine you may likely bring:

• Experience in the Water Utility industry in a sales or technical role with sound knowledge in water process products.
• Technical knowledge of pumping, wastewater, and associated equipment used in the water industry; familiarity with motor basics, pump system design, and controls/automation equipment.
• Recognised qualifications in Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of aftermarket sales, spare parts, service offerings, and competitor pump retrofit solutions.

Why you will love working here:

We care about our people. You can expect annual bonuses, flexible benefits, and a strong focus on well-being. Three additional paid days for volunteering in your community. Access to on-demand learning, structured development programs, and continuous training opportunities. An inclusive team.

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

Job Location: Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19,000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.