Regional Account Manager

Kiota Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Kiota Recruitment is partnering with a well-established pump rental provider to hire a Regional Account Manager for the North East, based around Middlesbrough. The role centers on field-based account management, developing Water Authority and Tier 1/Tier 2 contractor relationships, and delivering commercially sound pumping solutions.

You will manage key accounts, identify opportunities, and work with internal teams to tailor pricing, quotations, and site-based support while driving long-term

Qualifications

• Proven sales or account management experience in field-based roles.
• Background in hire, rental, construction, utilities, water, or related sectors.
• Experience developing new accounts and growing existing accounts.
• Strong relationship-building and long-term account management focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key regional accounts across the North East.
• Support Water Authority and Tier 1/Tier 2 contractor customers with project requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, contractors and site teams.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue across existing and new accounts.
• Prepare accurate pricing and quotations through the hire system; own the quotation process.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Relationship building

Autonomy

Communication

Time management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are working with a well-established pump rental provider delivering temporary and engineered pumping solutions across the construction, water, and environmental sectors nationwide They are now seeking a Regional Account Manager to support customers across the North East, based from the Middlesbrough area This is a field-based account management role focused on building long-term relationships with Water Authority, Tier 1, and Tier 2 contractor customers, identifying project opportunities, and providing commercially sound pumping solutions

What The Role Offers:

• Earnings of up to £70,000 including bonus
• Company car
• Key account role covering the North East region
• Long-term career opportunity within the hire, water, and infrastructure sectors
• Opportunity to manage Water Authority and Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractor relationships
• Field-based role with regular customer and site engagement
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Private Medical Insurance and medical cash plan
• Pension based on total earnings
• Ongoing training, development, and product development

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop key regional accounts across the North East
• Support Water Authority and Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractor customers with project requirements
• Build strong long-term relationships with customers, contractors, and site teams
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue across existing and new customer accounts
• Produce accurate job pricing and quotations through the hire system
• Own the quotation process, ensuring follow-up is completed quickly and professionally
• Carry out site surveys and gather information to support technical and commercial solutions
• Work closely with internal hire, sales, operations, and technical solutions teams
• Maintain strong product knowledge across pump hire, installations, and related services

Skills & Experience:

• Proven sales or account management experience
• Background in hire, rental, construction, utilities, water, or related sectors
• Experience developing new accounts and growing existing accounts
• Experience in field-based sales with customer site visits
• Strong relationship-building skills with a long-term account management approach
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify profitable opportunities
• Self-starter who can work autonomously across a regional patch
• Strong communication, planning, and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Summary

Position: Regional Account Manager

Location: Middlesbrough / North East

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 includes Bonus + Company Car

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start: Notice dependent

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced sales or account management professional to take ownership of a key regional customer base within a well-established pump rental business