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Sales Leader - Water Purification Systems

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP60000 - 70000 per Annum
Benefits: Comms 20K + benefits
Job Ref: BRVE0000174
Posted: 08/05/2025Apply Now

Job Description

Strategic Sales Leader – Water Purification Systems


Based in the Thame area – must live within a commutable distance and covering the UK
£60,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Premium Benefits (salary dependent upon level of experience in a similar role)

Are you ready to take the lead in one of the most critical sectors of our time—clean water? This is your chance to make a real difference while driving commercial excellence in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment.

We are looking for a visionary Sales Leader to head up sales for our clients Water Purification Systems division, with a clear mandate to shape strategy, energise a talented sales team, and accelerate market share across key industrial sectors.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Be the architect of commercial growth in a mission-led business

  • Lead a team of Business Development Managers in a supportive, high-performance culture

  • Work across diverse markets including healthcare, food & beverage, microelectronics, and pharmaceuticals

  • Enjoy real influence in strategic planning, product development, and market positioning

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies aligned with business goals

  • Lead, inspire and develop a results-focused commercial team

  • Manage key accounts and identify new market opportunities

  • Own the marketing and events budget, driving strong ROI

  • Collaborate with technical teams to evolve and enhance product offerings

  • Champion professional development and performance excellence

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Proven experience leading commercial sales in water purification or technical systems

  • Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen

  • Demonstrated success in coaching and empowering teams

  • Expertise in managing customer relationships and closing high-value deals

  • Technical knowledge of water and process treatment systems (essential)

  • Engineering background (advantageous)

Personal Attributes:

  • Natural communicator and confident presenter

  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset

  • Passion for innovation, sustainability, and quality

  • Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth

 What’s in It for You:

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell option)

  • Private Healthcare & Dental Plan

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay from Day 1

  • Lifestyle Account with matched funding

  • 10% employer pension contribution

  • Life insurance (4x salary) + Income protection

  • Gym discounts + paid volunteering day

  • Share scheme access

  • Support for carers, flexible working, and wellbeing resources


If you're an experienced sales strategist with a passion for innovation and sustainability—and you're based within a commutable distance of Thame—we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to lead change, make an impact, and grow with a company that's shaping the future of water.

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