At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and manage key customer relationships across Southern UK.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in the electrical distribution sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Energetic and adaptable individuals will thrive in this fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in expanding the Primary Switchgear product range.
- Qualifications: Proven success in technical field sales and strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical equipment.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to join a leading manufacturer within the electrical distribution sector. This is a key role focused on driving sales growth across Southern UK, with a particular emphasis on expanding the Primary Switchgear offering. You'll take ownership of a well-established territory, managing key customer relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities. Working closely with internal technical, tendering and customer service teams, you'll play a vital role in delivering ambitious sales targets and supporting long-term business growth.
The Role
- Manage and grow sales across an assigned Southern UK territory.
- Promote a comprehensive range of medium and low voltage electrical distribution products, with a strong focus on Primary Switchgear.
- Develop strategic relationships with both new and existing customers.
- Maximise opportunities within key accounts while identifying new business.
- Lead and support one Sales Engineer within the territory.
- Work collaboratively with Tendering, Technical and Customer Service teams to deliver outstanding customer solutions.
- Achieve and exceed sales, profitability and growth targets.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity.
- Travel throughout the UK as required, with occasional international travel.
About You
We’re looking for a commercially driven sales professional who combines technical knowledge with excellent relationship-building skills.
Essential experience
- Proven success in technical field sales.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical equipment.
- Demonstrable experience selling Primary Switchgear (essential).
- Experience working with or selling into DNOs, IDNOs, EPCs or related utility markets.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Based within the Southern UK region.
Personal Attributes
- You’ll be someone who is:
- Energetic, positive and enthusiastic.
- Highly personable with excellent communication skills.
- Adaptable and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Commercially focused with strong negotiation skills.
- Organised and capable of managing a busy workload.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to developing customer relationships.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary
- £7,000 car allowance or company car
- Home-based/hybrid working
- Established sales territory
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding Primary Switchgear product range
- Ongoing professional development and career progression within a growing engineering business
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