Hybrid National Business Development Manager – Water Distribution

at Genuit Group

• Job title: National Business Development Manager – Water Distribution
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United Kingdom

About the role

• Water Distribution Project & Business Development Manager coordinating projects and driving sales growth for Polypipe Building Services’ water supply systems. Requires strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed water distribution project plans from initial bid through delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Comply with company policies and quality assurance procedures at all times.
• Support bid strategies, proposals, tenders, and high-level commercial negotiations.
• Focusing on water supply delivery via medium to large M&E contractor accounts while proactively identifying and converting new opportunities.
• Drive incremental sales growth and win business from competitors.
• Provide technical dialogue and site support for customers and the internal sales team.
• Build strong partnerships with Regional Directors, Sales Managers, and Key Account Directors.
• Lead development of Mecflow water supply systems and services into targeted sectors, including house builders, bathroom pods, and modern construction methods.
• Track, measure, and report on key project metrics and sales KPIs.
• Represent and support the business at industry events and brand awareness activities.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of the M&E marketplace.
• Knowledge of construction project lifecycles, public RMI, house building, and modern construction methods.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Project management training desirable.
• Proven track record in project management and business development roles.
• Experience working with large-scale construction projects and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in winning and growing key accounts.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• High-level negotiation and objection handling.
• Ability to deliver technical presentations and build relationships at all levels.
• Confident communicator and effective influencer.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to exceed targets.
• Enthusiastic team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Hungry, humble, and people smart.
• Supports continuous improvement and embraces change.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu vouchers.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.