Job Description

💧 LUSÁGUA, part of the SAUR Group, is a leading player in the urban water cycle sector. With a strong legacy and international expertise, we deliver innovative products, processes, and solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value.

We are currently strengthening our commercial presence in Portugal and are looking for an energetic, results-driven Business Development / Sales Managerto support growth across municipal, industrial, and service markets.

🚀 We’re Hiring: Business Development / Sales Manager

📍 Location:Lisbon (with regular travel across Portugal)

🎯 Your Mission:

Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-value solutions in the water and environmental services sector.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in water, wastewater, industrial services, and technical solutions

• Promote the service portfolio of SAURand Aquapor, including O&M contracts, technical assistance, and optimisation solutions

• Analyse market trends, customer needs, and potential strategic partnerships

• Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline, forecasts, and activity reports

• Lead account reviews, working closely with operational and technical teams to assess performance and identify growth opportunities

• Prepare and present structured, competitive proposals aligned with client expectations

• Deliver compelling client presentations focused on value, efficiency, compliance, and sustainability

• Participate in internal business development meetings and contribute insights on market dynamics.

🤝 Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management, Business, or related field.

• +3 years’ experience in sales or business development roles.

• Strong understanding of sales processes and value-based/solution selling.

• Experience in water, wastewater, environmental services, utilities, industrial services, or infrastructure sectors.

• Technical knowledge in areas such as water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, filtration, reverse osmosis, reuse, or sludge treatment is a plus.

• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on long-term partnerships.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Fluent in Portuguese and good command of English.

• Willingness to travel within Portugal.

💼 What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a renowned multinational group.

• Competitive salary package based on experience.

• Permanent contract.

• Health insurance, meal allowance, and company car.

• Hybrid working model.

👉If you’re ready to make an impact in sales world , apply now or get in touch to learn more!

SAUR is a company committed to diversity and equal opportunities. In this way, the selection process ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply without distinction as to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.