At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in water testing and inspection services while building lasting client relationships.
- Company: Join Primary Water Solutions, a leader in water hygiene and treatment since 2011.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, commission, 25 days leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for training, development, and even an office dog!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the environmental sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for business development.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Water Business Development Manager to support the growth of our water testing and inspection services. This role plays a key part in our expansion strategy, helping us deliver compliance, risk management, remedial works, and consultancy services to an expanding client portfolio. You’ll work towards clear targets with a competitive salary and commission structure.
About Us
Founded in 2011, Primary Water Solutions, part of the Celnor Group, are specialists in water hygiene and treatment. Backed by industry‑leading experts in legionella management and compliance, we deliver consultancy, legionella risk assessments, water treatment, monitoring, and training across all aspects of water hygiene and legionella control. This is a hybrid role, ideally suited to candidates based in the Reading/Thames Valley region.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and engage prospective clients through inbound and outbound sales, converting leads into long‑term relationships
- Collaborate with our marketing team on targeted lead‑generation campaigns
- Follow up on inbound leads from PPC and online marketing activity
- Maintain accurate sales records within Salesforce to support forecasting and strategic planning
- Work with internal teams to prepare accurate pricing, proposals, and service information
- Negotiate contracts and successfully close deals that deliver value for both clients and the business
- Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets, with excellent opportunities for career progression
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Ideally a member of WMSOC
- Proactive, resilient, and driven, with the ability to excel in a fast‑paced sales environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident engaging customers via phone, email, and face‑to‑face
- Excellent relationship‑building skills with the ability to nurture long‑term partnerships
- Experience in transactional sales, including cold calling and generating leads through market tools
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, capable of identifying opportunities and closing deals
- Highly self‑motivated, able to work independently and within a collaborative team
- Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office
- Passionate about business development, sales, and the environmental/water sector, with a desire for continuous learning
Benefits
- Company Vehicle
- Commission on sales
- 25 days of annual leave including bank holidays, plus the option to buy additional
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support whenever you need
- £250 work birthday bonus after two years of service
- Free on‑site parking
- Fully funded training and development, supporting you to progress into new roles
- And yes we even have an office dog to brighten your day!
About Celnor
As part of the Celnor Group, we offer solutions to technical and environmental challenges for customers across a range of industries and regulatory environments. Celnor invests in the growth, development, and training of all its colleagues and was founded by TICC industry expert, Simon Parrington.
Business Development Manager in Reading employer: Primary Water Solutions Ltd
At Primary Water Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions are valued and recognised. Based in Reading, our team enjoys competitive benefits such as a company van, generous annual leave, and fully funded training opportunities that foster professional growth. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring safe and compliant water systems while enjoying a friendly atmosphere, complete with an office dog to brighten your day!
Contact Details:
Primary Water Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
