Sales Proposals Co-ordinator

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.

Job Title: Sales Proposals Co-ordinator

Location: Clevedon, Somerset

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent (Hybrid Working – Minimum 3 Days in Office)

About Us:

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in water management solutions. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, we support municipal, industrial, and construction customers to improve water processes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.

Serving customers in more than 40 countries through a network of 80+ distribution partners, we’re part of CRH Infrastructure Products and are proud to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and safety within the water sector.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a proactive and team-oriented Pre-Order Proposal Engineer to join our team. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role responsible for producing accurate design proposals and quotations for our stormwater range of products including the Hydro-Brake® Flow Controls.

Ideal candidates will come from a drainage, water or manufacturing background, be confident handling technical product queries, and enjoy collaborating closely with internal teams and external clients.

Skills & Attributes:

• Previous experience in internal sales, ideally in the water or manufacturing industry.
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to apply basic calculations to support accurate quoting.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A team player who collaborates well across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• High level of customer service skills to be able to communicate effectively and negotiate confidently with our customers.
• Be able to interpret drainage drawings – Preferred
• General IT competency: experience with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to incoming enquiries via phone, email, and web regarding our range of stormwater management products.
• Follow-up with customers via the telephone and email to win orders
• Produce technical designs, proposals, and accurate quotations based on customer requirements.
• Apply basic engineering knowledge to interpret and calculate flow rate, head, and sizing requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery details with customers.
• Ensure proposals are delivered in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and update CRM/NAV systems with accurate sales and proposal information.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including Engineering and Sales, to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Comply with relevant legislation and standards including the Health and Safety at Work Act and BS EN ISO 9001.

Benefits:

• Pension
• 2 x Life Assurance
• Sick Pay
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flu Jabs

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

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