Business Development Manager - Storm Water Control

at  ACO Technologies plc

WE ARE SEEKING A DYNAMIC AND DRIVEN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TO JOIN OUR STORM WATER CONTROL TEAM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact by expanding our market presence, driving sales, and contributing to the growth of our innovative solutions for stormwater management.

ABOUT US

ACO is a global leader in designing and manufacturing sustainable drainage systems. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage
With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, ACO provides advanced solutions for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications. Our expertise spans across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects, where we continually strive to improve water management and protect natural resources.
Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement.
Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will focus on developing specification opportunities with architects, engineers, consultants, and key stakeholders to promote ACO’s stormwater control products.
You will identify and develop new business opportunities with the SWC sector and work closely with new and existing customers, providing them with expert advice on ACO’s products and solutions.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in a specification-led role within the construction, civil engineering, or water management sectors.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, project design processes, and the role of specifiers in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior decision-makers and technical professionals.
• Results-driven, with a focus on securing specifications and converting them into successful projects.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with specifiers and key industry stakeholders.
• Familiarity with water management systems, particularly stormwater control solutions, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office, with strong project management skills