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Are you looking for a business development role ? Have you got B2B experience? Do you want to earn uncapped commission? We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike. About the Role: An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced Sales Professional with drive and ambition to be appointed into the role of Area Development Manager for one of our well established UK Drainage Depots. This role is reporting to the Regional Sales manager to develop new business opportunities and maintain as well develop existing relationships. Location: Inverness Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week. Salary : depending on previous experience + uncapped earning potential (OTE 75k) Responsibilities – but not limited to: • Targeting and sourcing new business across the region, • Working with National accounts to develop and grow business, • Attending site visits to evaluate work requested, • Quoting for works quickly in accordance with costings, • Proactively following up on quotations to secure business, • Upselling to existing clients, maintaining relationships and understand future needs to secure business, • Managing your own diary, administration, • Working closely with depot manager to achieve sales targets and forecasting, • Travelling to various locations and regional training events & meetings, • Attending sales events, networking events, • Proactively selling the services through advertising campaigns and linkedin etc Experience and qualifications required for the role: • Business to Business Sales experience essential, • Service industry sales experience - ideally with drainage/waste management or construction related industry or multi utility essential, • Excellent work ethic who can go above and beyond to ensure the best service is delivered, • Desire to succeed in a niche but highly rewarding market What we offer: • Full induction programme and ongoing training/development with promotion opportunity, • Talent Reviews, • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension and death in service, • Uncapped earning potential., • Hybrid Car - fuel card About the Lanes Group: The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please LAN

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike. About the Role: We are a rapidly expanding team within an IT department that supports over 4,000 staff. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled Microsoft 365 Developer to join us as a senior team member. Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Location: Remote (A full UK Driving Licence is essential, as some travel will be required) Responsibilities – but not limited to: • Develop, configure, and deploy custom solutions within Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate, and related applications., • Design and manage integrations between Microsoft 365 applications and third party systems using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, and custom connectors., • Create and manage custom connectors within Power Automate and Power Apps to facilitate efficient data flow across multiple platforms., • Collaborate with stakeholders and the Business Excellence Team to understand business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and scalable solutions., • Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing integrations to ensure security, reliability, and performance., • Build automated workflows and solutions that enhance productivity and streamline business operations., • Document all integration processes, customizations, and best practices for reference and training. Experience and qualifications required for the role: • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Proven experience (2+ years) as a Microsoft 365 Developer or a similar role focused on integrations., • In depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate) and services., • Extensive experience with API integrations, particularly Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and third party APIs., • Strong proficiency in Power Platform development, including Power Apps and Power Automate custom solutions., • Knowledge of Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, and API Management) for advanced integration capabilities. Familiarity with JSON, XML, OAuth, and other web technologies relevant to API development., • Strong problem solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting integration issues., • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross functional teams and stakeholders., • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail., • Full UK Driving Licence with own transport. Desirable • Mulesoft exposure or equivalent, • Dynamics 365 experience, • Powershell/Python scripting What you will get in return: In joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer: • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Pension, • Death in service

Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth. As such we are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers. We are therefore looking to add a dynamic, enthusiastic, and talented individual to our team to help us achieve best practice in compliance and risk management. About the role: Lanes Group are looking to appoint a National Account Manager, based within London. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with key clients, overseeing the sales activities for Lanes Groups key national customers across the UK. This role involves strategic planning, driving business growth, and ensuring client satisfaction while meeting or exceeding sales targets. What we offer: • Competitive Salary, • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Uncapped earning potential, • Pension, • Death in service, • Training and progression opportunities Responsibilities – but not limited to: • Build and maintain long-term relationships with national accounts, ensuring client retention and satisfaction., • Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, addressing any concerns or needs., • Regularly meet with clients to review performance, identify opportunities, and discuss future business., • Develop and implement sales strategies for national accounts to meet or exceed revenue targets., • Collaborate with the sales team to identify and target new business opportunities., • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients to maximize profitability., • Work with marketing and product teams to tailor solutions for clients., • Provide regular reports on sales performance, account activity, and forecast future business growth., • Analyse sales trends and market conditions to adjust strategies and improve sales results., • Work closely with internal teams, such as operations, finance, marketing and customer service, to ensure the smooth delivery of products/services to clients., • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to adjust sales strategies accordingly., • Identify key opportunities to upsell and cross-sell within existing national accounts. Experience and qualifications required for the role: • Past experience in sales and national account management, • Proven track record of success in sales, strategic account management, and driving revenue growth., • Experience negotiating large-scale contracts and working with major national retailers or clients Skills and behaviours: • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills., • Ability to analyse data and develop actionable insights for sales and account strategies., • Knowledge of industry trends and the competitive landscape., • Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset., • Flexibility to travel to various client and company sites as per business needs., • Full UK Driving licence (No more than 6 penalty points) This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please