Regional Business Manager - East

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Regional Business Manager to lead commercial efforts in the Eastern territory. This role involves managing trade aspects, promoting products, and achieving sales targets while maintaining the company's esteemed reputation. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a network in the construction industry, and a deep understanding of roofing materials. If you're self-motivated and eager to drive business growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Commercially competent with strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Experience in specification sales with a network of architectural contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial trade aspects within the designated territory.
• Identify new trading opportunities and develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Sales Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Knowledge of Pitched Roofing

Specification Sales

Job description

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Regional Business Manager - East, England

Client:

SSQ Natural Slate

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Since 1980, SSQ has been dedicated to providing natural slate solutions to the roofing industry. We have formed exclusive long-term partnerships with top slate quarries in Spain and opened our own manufacturing facility in Argentina, offering premium quality slate worldwide.

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Regional Business Manager for our Eastern territory.

Overall Purpose of Role

• Manage commercial trade aspects within the designated geographic territory.
• Promote the company's products, achieve sales and margin targets.
• Maintain the company's reputation through professional conduct.
• Manage existing customer accounts with strategic stakeholder management.
• Identify new trading opportunities to generate new business.
• Develop relationships with roofing contractors, architects, surveyors, main contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and developers, respecting existing relationships.
• Identify new build and refurbishment project opportunities and secure specifications for SSQ products.
• Expand the project pipeline, monitor planning and tender stages, and ensure SSQ specifications are maintained.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the supply chain to build confidence in SSQ products, providing advice and support during various project stages.

Candidate Profile

• Commercially competent with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of pitched roofing preferred; natural slate experience advantageous.
• Experience with supply chains related to roofing materials.
• Experience in specification sales, with a strong network of architectural and surveying contacts.
• Understanding of British and European standards and legislation.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and build cycle.
• Exceptional sales, professionalism, problem-solving, and solution-selling skills.
• Training delivery experience is a plus.

If you believe you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.