Junior Area Development Manager

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Lanes Group
Specialist UK infrastructure firm delivering drainage, wastewater, rail and utility network services.
Develop B2B drainage sales, manage accounts & achieve targets in Glasgow.
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Drainage services
Wastewater utility services
Emergency drainage repairs
Blockage removal
Drain rehabilitation
Sewer renewal
CCTV drainage surveys
No‑dig pipe rehabilitation
Sector Specialisms
Drainage
Sewer
Septic Tank
Wastewater
Water Utilities
Gas Supply Networks
Rail Sector
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
quote management
business development
site visits
client relationships
sales forecasting
networking
  • Managing your own diary, administration
  • Quoting for works quickly in accordance with costings
  • Proactively following up on quotations to secure business
  • Attending sales events, networking events
  • Attending site visits to evaluate work requested
  • Targeting and sourcing new business across the region
  • Working with National accounts to develop and grow business
  • Upselling to existing clients, maintaining relationships and understand future needs to secure business
  • Proactively selling the services through advertising campaigns and linkedin etc
  • Working closely with depot manager to achieve sales targets and forecasting
  • Travelling to various locations and regional training events & meetings
What you bring
work ethic
sales experience
b2b sales
drainage
construction
multi‑utility
  • Excellent work ethic who can go above and beyond to ensure the best service is delivered
  • Service industry sales experience - ideally with drainage/waste management or construction related industry or multi utility essential
  • Business to Business Sales experience essential
Benefits
  • Hybrid Car - fuel card
  • Uncapped earning potential.
  • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension and death in service
  • Full induction programme and ongoing training/development with promotion opportunity
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1992
Year of Establishment
Founded as a small family drainage firm in Leeds.
250m
Fatberg Clearance
Cleared London’s 250 m fatberg, showcasing engineering expertise.
£215M
Annual Turnover
Exceeds £215 million in revenue, backed by advanced technology and vehicles.
  • It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas.
  • It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance.
  • Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways.
  • Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is our number one priority.
  • We value people and treat them with respect and fairness.
  • We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • We are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • We embrace diversity and inclusion in our teams and operations.
  • We act with integrity and transparency in all our dealings.
  • We invest in the development and well-being of our employees.
Environment + Sustainability
2035
Net Zero Commitment
Pledges to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035.
  • Reduction of carbon emissions through fleet modernization and sustainable practices.
  • Implementation of sustainable water management solutions across various projects.
  • Introduction of green technologies in operations to reduce environmental impact.
  • Use of renewable energy sources where possible, including solar-powered systems.
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting of environmental impact to ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • A culture of inclusion is promoted, valuing diverse perspectives.
  • Efforts are focused on increasing gender diversity across all levels.
  • Active recruitment efforts ensure a diverse and representative workforce.
  • Processes are in place to monitor and improve gender balance within senior management and technical roles.
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