Sales Manager Water Membrane Solutions for UK & Ireland

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., * 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

Do you have experience in Wastewater treatment?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 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 chemicas and watertechnology 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

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule, * 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