Are you passionate about delivering water utility solutions that help communities thrive while building meaningful client relationships? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Associate Sales Engineer - UK North West, you'll be supporting and growing key water utility accounts across the north of the UK that ensure reliable, efficient water infrastructure for millions of people. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Ideally looking for candidates based around the north or northwest of the UK

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Water Utility Sales team, you'll create impact by partnering with United Utilities to deliver the right pump solutions, driving sales growth while strengthening long-term relationships across the water utility sector.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Maintain and develop the existing United Utilities customer base, following up on unit and project sales from quotation through to award stage
• Perform pump set selection calculations to ensure technically appropriate solutions for each client application
• Ensure accurate costing aligned with company pricing strategy and achieve agreed sales volume and contribution targets
• Register and nurture all customer activities and opportunities in the global CRM tool, keeping customer master data up to date
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Engineering and Business Development teams on account management to achieve agreed sales volumes and contribution targets
• Ensure full and proper documentation handover to Customer Service and Engineering during order processing

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a technically minded sales professional with solid knowledge of water utility processes, strong relationship-building skills and the drive to grow business in a defined territory. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of water utility industry processes, systems and relevant UK regulations
• Ability to perform pump set selection calculations and ensure accurate costing based on pricing strategy
• Experience with technical sales, pump selection or engineered-to-order products
• Based in the north or northwest of the UK with the ability to regularly visit customer sites

It's a plus if you also have:

• Experience working with UK water utilities, particularly United Utilities
• Proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Understanding of pump hydraulics and water infrastructure applications

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Join Grundfos, apply today!