Sales Consultant (Water)

TL;DR

Sales Consultant (Water): Managing a white-collar contract desk in the civil engineering sector with an accent on proactive outreach, client relationship building, and contractor sourcing. Focus on developing high-quality talent pools and driving sales performance in a fast-growing industry.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Whiteley, Fareham

Salary: £28,000–£35,000

Company

A leading STEM talent partner with over 35 years of experience in helping clients solve complex recruitment challenges.

What you will do

• Grow and manage a specialist desk within the water infrastructure sector.
• Execute proactive sales outreach and build long-term relationships with new clients.
• Recruit high-quality professionals for roles including Site Engineers, Project Managers, and Quantity Surveyors.
• Engage in daily telephone-focused sales activities to expand your market presence.
• Collaborate with an award-winning team to hit ambitious performance targets.

Requirements

• Must be able to work on-site at our Whiteley office in Fareham.
• Demonstrable experience or strong aptitude for a sales-led, telephone-focused role.
• Resilience and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing a customer-centric service.
• Ability to thrive in a process-driven environment.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in recruitment or the water/civil engineering sector.
• Existing knowledge of the white-collar contract recruitment market.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive, inclusive, and social team environment with regular team outings.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced industry consultants.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits package including free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a collaborative company.

Hiring process

• Multi-stage process including telephone, video, and face-to-face interviews.
• Fair and inclusive process with reasonable adjustments provided upon request.