Technical Area Sales Manager (Pumps/Construction)
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Possible
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
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Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3552. We think SOC 3556 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 3556. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Technical Area Sales Manager
South East England
£45,000-£55,000 basic salary + uncapped monthly bonus + company car and fuel card
Technical sales where getting it right really matters
Not all pumping solutions are the same. In a highly technical, compliance-driven market, selecting the right product can make a significant difference to the success of a construction project.
We are working with a specialist pumping solutions business to recruit a Technical Area Sales Manager to grow its business across London, Kent and East Anglia, working with housebuilders, developers, contractors and consultants on residential developments and wider construction projects.
This is a specialist, consultative sales role where technical understanding, regulatory compliance and finding the right solution for the customer are at the heart of the sales process. You'll help customers navigate complex requirements, influence specifications early in the design stage and ensure proposed pumping station solutions meet the needs of their development.
Rather than simply competing on price, you'll build your credibility by understanding the detail, providing informed guidance and helping customers make the right technical decisions.
Experience in pumping, drainage or wastewater would be a real advantage, but we're also interested in technically minded sales professionals from other industries who enjoy solving problems and are motivated to develop specialist knowledge.
The package
You'll take ownership of sales across your territory, combining new business development with technical consultation and specification-led selling.
Your responsibilities will include:
South East England
£45,000-£55,000 basic salary + uncapped monthly bonus + company car and fuel card
Technical sales where getting it right really matters
Not all pumping solutions are the same. In a highly technical, compliance-driven market, selecting the right product can make a significant difference to the success of a construction project.
We are working with a specialist pumping solutions business to recruit a Technical Area Sales Manager to grow its business across London, Kent and East Anglia, working with housebuilders, developers, contractors and consultants on residential developments and wider construction projects.
This is a specialist, consultative sales role where technical understanding, regulatory compliance and finding the right solution for the customer are at the heart of the sales process. You'll help customers navigate complex requirements, influence specifications early in the design stage and ensure proposed pumping station solutions meet the needs of their development.
Rather than simply competing on price, you'll build your credibility by understanding the detail, providing informed guidance and helping customers make the right technical decisions.
Experience in pumping, drainage or wastewater would be a real advantage, but we're also interested in technically minded sales professionals from other industries who enjoy solving problems and are motivated to develop specialist knowledge.
The package
- Basic salary: £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience and industry knowledge
- Bonus: Uncapped monthly bonus, with OTE of £50,000+
- Company car and fuel card
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
You'll take ownership of sales across your territory, combining new business development with technical consultation and specification-led selling.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Influencing technical specifications: Engaging with customers early in the design process to identify project requirements and recommend the most appropriate pumping station solution
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We're looking for someone who can combine commercial awareness with the confidence to engage with technically demanding products and customer requirements.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience in B2B technical sales, specification sales or technical business development
- A background in construction, housebuilding, civil engineering, drainage, water, wastewater or a related technical industry
- The ability to understand complex product specifications, assess customer requirements and communicate technical information clearly
- An appreciation of compliance, technical standards or regulated product environments
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decisions beyond price alone
- A proactive approach to business development, pipeline management and commercial performance
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Territory and working arrangements
You'll cover London, Kent and East Anglia, spending approximately 2-3 days per week visiting customers, developing relationships and progressing opportunities.
The business's head office is in Hull, and someone within reasonable commuting distance would be ideal. However, hybrid working arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.
Training and development
You'll receive structured training across the business's products, technical design, estimating and operations, alongside practical site visits to understand how pumping stations are installed and commissioned.
You'll develop the specialist knowledge needed to advise customers on product selection, understand the adoption process and recognise the technical considerations that can affect a development.
You'll also have the support of internal technical specialists, allowing you to build your expertise and provide customers with informed, solutions-led advice.
Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience/technical knowledge
- Realistic OTE bonus (uncapped) £50,000+
- Car + fuel card
- Lunch allowance
- Birthdays off
- 1 additional days holiday per year of service
You'll be selling more than a product. You'll be helping customers navigate complex requirements, make informed decisions and identify pumping solutions suited to their individual projects.
For someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, building long-term relationships and winning business through expertise rather than price alone, this offers a distinctive opportunity to develop a successful territory in the construction sector.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're a technically minded sales professional who enjoys understanding how products work, solving customer problems and turning technical expertise into commercial success, we'd like to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sampleSOC 3556
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.