Sales Manager Water Membrane Solutions for UK & Ireland (m/f/d) in Burnley

The Sales Manager drives business growth across the UK and Ireland, with a primary focus on Process Applications and support for Water applications as needed. The role strengthens MANN+HUMMEL’s presence in the region through market insight, customer relationship management, new market development, and strategic sales initiatives in membrane filtration solutions.

Your Challenge

• Develop and expand the market for Water & Fluid Solutions, with a focus on membrane filtration applications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales objectives within the assigned geography and markets.
• Proactively approach the market to acquire new customers and generate inquiries.
• Develop new application areas within process industries beyond existing business scope.
• Identify and establish new distribution partners in the region.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits to provide consultation and technical support on MANN+HUMMEL membrane solutions.
• Drive sales activities including proposal management, forecasting, and opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to acquire new customers and deliver the sales.
• Support handling customer complaints and product returns in a professional and solution‑oriented manner.
• Monitor and support back‑office sales processes (e.g. administration, customer service, invoices, credit, collections).
• Analyze market trends and forecast customer demands for future planning.
• Conduct competitive analysis and contribute to pricing strategies on a project basis.
• Contribute to the development of sales and marketing initiatives, including customer retention, promotion, and brand positioning.
• Support product managers and technical teams in pilot projects and new product development aligned with customer needs.
• Participate in seminars, trade fairs, and workshops to promote solutions.
• Deliver product training and workshops for distributors, OEMs, consultants, and end users.

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the dairy / food & beverage / specialty chemicals and water technology industry.
• Proven experience in one or more of the following: Product Management, Sales, Technical Service Management.
• Expertise: Strong know how in membrane technologies and applications in water & wastewater.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and address challenges proactively.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental and water industry regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, CRM knowledge, MS office skills and SAP Skills.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German and Italian are a strong advantage.
• Personality: Results‑driven and entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship‑building skills, ability to work cross‑functionally in an international environment.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We focus solely on finding the best talent. Therefore, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ancestry, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Social Benefits

• You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision‑making freedom.
• Performance‑based compensation and comprehensive social benefits.
• Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development.
• Flexible working hours.