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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span id="cke_bm_1317S" style="display:none"> </span><img class="decoded" style="height:100.0px;width:300.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/0ca6fdfa-722e-4b72-a8f3-d.png"></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong>Country:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">United Kingdom</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong>City: </strong><span contenteditable="false">Remote</span></span></span> </span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong>Req ID:</strong> <span contenteditable="false">518669</span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Type</strong>: <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Full Time</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Workplace Type</strong>: <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Remote</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Seniority Level</strong>: <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mid-Senior Level</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Job Title - </strong>National Sales Manager (Wastewater)</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>Remote (National travel required)</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Full Time, Permanent position</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>National Sales Manager (Wastewater)</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote with national travel<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full‑Time, Permanent</p> <p><strong>Lead the UK’s Future of Wastewater Solutions</strong></p> <p>Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in innovative water and wastewater solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve partnered with municipal, industrial, and construction customers to improve operational performance, reduce flood risk, and protect the environment.</p> <p>As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we combine engineering excellence with a strong safety‑first and sustainability‑driven culture. With operations in over 40 countries and a network of 80+ distribution partners, Hydro International is shaping the future of water management.</p> <p>We are now seeking a <strong>National Sales Manager (Wastewater)</strong> to lead and grow our UK & Ireland wastewater business.</p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>This is a <strong>senior, high‑impact leadership role</strong> for an experienced wastewater sales professional with strong technical understanding. You will be responsible for <strong>national sales performance</strong>, and <strong>strategic framework engagement</strong>, , while remaining hands‑on with key customers and high‑value opportunities.</p> <p>If your background includes <strong>screens, pumps, wastewater process equipment, capital projects, spares, and service</strong>, and you thrive in both <strong>commercial leadership and solution selling</strong>, this role offers real scope to make your mark.</p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Sales & Commercial Leadership</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop and execute a national sales strategy to <strong>achieve and exceed revenue targets</strong></li> <li>Drive <strong>framework-based selling</strong>, including NEC 3/4 contracts and standard contract models</li> <li>Lead major bids, high‑value opportunities, and strategic customer relationships</li> <li>Promote integrated wastewater solutions to technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders</li> <li>Ensure robust pipeline management from lead generation through to order and aftersales support</li> </ul> <p><strong>Customer & Market Engagement</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Build strong partnerships across municipal and industrial wastewater markets</li> <li>Prepare and deliver compelling technical and commercial presentations</li> <li>Represent Hydro International at <strong>industry events, trade shows, and targeted campaigns</strong></li> <li>Capture and report market trends, customer feedback, and competitor insights</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Collaboration & Governance</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Act as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to sales, marketing, and business development strategy</li> <li>Work closely with Proposals, Capital Delivery, and support functions to ensure seamless customer delivery</li> <li>Maintain accurate reporting through Microsoft CRM and ERP systems</li> <li>Uphold ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards</li> <li>Take responsibility for Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across your remit</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience & Industry Knowledge</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Minimum <strong>5 years’ experience</strong> selling into the <strong>UK Water & Wastewater sector</strong></li> <li>Strong background in <strong>solution selling</strong> of wastewater capital equipment, spares, and services</li> <li>Proven experience with <strong>framework agreements and contract‑based sales</strong></li> <li>Solid understanding of:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>UK&I wastewater market structure</li> <li>Water companies, contractors, and key stakeholders</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Sales & Leadership Capability</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Demonstrated success in <strong>consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets</strong></li> <li>Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills</li> <li>Self‑driven, resilient, and comfortable working autonomously at a national level</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical & Personal Skills</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Proficient in CRM/ERP systems</li> <li>Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels</li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="1" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>Why Join Hydro International?</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><strong>2x Annual Salary Life Cover</strong></li> <li>Competitive <strong>Pension Scheme</strong></li> <li>Enhanced <strong>Sick Pay Policy</strong></li> <li><strong>25 days holiday</strong> plus Bank Holidays</li> <li><strong>Mental Health First Aiders & employee support programmes</strong></li> <li>Ongoing <strong>training, development, and career progression</strong></li> <li>Opportunity to lead nationally for a respected, innovative, and growing business</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What Hydro International Offers You</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive salary package</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive secondary benefits</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Significant contribution to your pension plan</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Connect your future to CRH </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please contact our recruitment team at <a id="menurauq" title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a>. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. </em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong>Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.</strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong>We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.</strong></em></span></p>