Regional Business Development Manager

FTH Hire Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Regional Business Development Manager to drive growth and strengthen market presence. This pivotal role combines field engagement with strategic account management, offering the chance to forge strong client relationships and contribute to ambitious sales targets. Ideal candidates will have a background in sales, with proven skills in negotiation and presentation. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and offers a competitive sales bonus scheme, company car, and generous holiday allowance. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Sales Bonus Scheme

Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Pension - Auto Enrolment

Company Car or Monthly Car Allowance

29 Days Holiday

Perk Box

Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling products & services to end users.
• Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a defined portfolio of newly acquired customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new customer accounts to meet sales revenue goals.

Skills

Client Relationship Development

Sales Experience

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

IT Competence

Organizational Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

FTH Hire Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent plant and tool hire companies in the UK, with nineteen depots across the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As a result of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to add additional high calibre people to our growing business.

The Regional Business Development Manager role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success as the business continues an exciting growth plan. This is a pivotal role within each of our local markets and provides opportunity for Account Development and identification of New Business opportunities as we look to further strengthen our market presence.

This role is a mix of both field based to engage our customers as required as well as weekly time within our Horsham Head Office to also support the engagement and development of customer accounts within the defined customer portfolio and as part of the new business portfolio development activity.

A background in the hire sector would be advantageous although not necessary, experience within a new business field sales role is essential.

Main Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

Oversee, manage, and develop a defined portfolio of newly acquired customer accounts

Identify and secure new customer accounts in line with local market sales revenue goals

Support and achieve delivery of sales growth targets for all FTH products and services

Research, develop and deliver customer account proposals and agreements

Work with local, regional and internal Marketing team to maximise FTH business opportunities

Act as a brand ambassador across industry marketing and promotional opportunities

Provide regional team and the overall business with market intelligence and insights

Maximise customer awareness and trading performance via internal customer management platform

Provide point-of-contact resource to maximise customer end to end experience

Undertake and generate company sales performance reports as required to local management group

Obtain and manage hire enquiries and orders when required

What you will need to bring to the role:

Capable of developing strong client relationships

Proven experience in selling products & services to end user

Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written

Confidence to work on own initiative, but within a team environment

Effective organisational and communication skills

New business prospecting knowledge, skills and experience

Good planning and preparation skills

Committed to providing an industry leading service delivery approach to business development

Flexible in approach to the role to meet business requirements

Self-Confident

Effective negotiating skills essential

Time management essential

Competent levels of IT understanding

Entrepreneurial spirit

Commitment to self-development

High level of integrity and trust

Benefits:

• Sales bonus scheme (first year on-target earnings of £50k+ and with an uncapped OTE)
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• Pension - auto enrolment
• Company car or monthly car allowance
• 29 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Perk Box
• Birthday Gift

Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm