Regional Contract Manager

Howdens-95ed4e89; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Generous pension

25 days holiday

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share awards and colleague recognition

Job summary

Howdens Joinery seeks a commercially driven Regional Contract Sales Manager to grow the New Build Contracts division in the Exeter region. You will develop new business with developers, contractors and housing providers, manage a pipeline of opportunities and influence decision-makers to secure large-scale kitchen and joinery contracts.

You will attend client meetings, prepare competitive tenders, and work with Kitchen Designers to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Experience in construction, building products, interiors, housing, kitchens, or related sectors.
• Strong presentation, networking and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to identify profitable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and grow New Build contract accounts.
• Build relationships with developers, contractors and housing providers.
• Identify, pursue and convert opportunities from enquiry to contract award.
• Attend client meetings, tender interviews and presentations.
• Prepare and support competitive tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Designers to offer solutions.
• Maintain a robust sales forecast and manage the pipeline.
• Negotiate commercial terms for profitable growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitors in the region.
• Deliver exceptional service before, during and after the sale.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

At Howdens, we're looking for a commercially driven Regional Contract Sales Manager to help grow our expanding New Build Contracts division.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and winning major projects. You'll be responsible for developing new business across New-Build developments, working with developers, contractors, housing providers, and construction professionals to secure large-scale kitchen and joinery contracts.If you're an entrepreneurial sales manager who enjoys opening doors, influencing decision-makers, and seeing the direct impact of your success, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be DoingAs a Regional Contract Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving growth across your region, identifying opportunities and developing long-term partnerships that generate significant business value.You'll be responsible for:Winning new business and growing existing New Build contract accountsBuilding relationships with developers, contractors, construction firms, housing providers and key industry stakeholdersIdentifying, pursuing and converting new project opportunities from enquiry through to contract awardAttending client meetings, presentations and tender interviews to promote the Howdens propositionPreparing and supporting competitive tenders and commercial proposalsWorking closely with Kitchen Designers to develop innovative and practical solutions for customersManaging a pipeline of live opportunities and producing accurate sales forecastsNegotiating commercial agreements to achieve profitable growthMonitoring market trends, competitor activity and development opportunities across your regionActing as a trusted partner to customers, delivering exceptional service before, during and after the saleCollaborating with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and exceed customer expectationsWhat We're Looking ForWe're keen to speak to confident and ambitious business development professionals who enjoy creating opportunities and building long-term customer relationships.You'll ideally bring:Proven success in business development, sales or account managementExperience working within construction, building products, interiors, housing, fit-out, kitchens, manufacturing or related sectorsA track record of achieving and exceeding sales targetsStrong presentation, networking and negotiation skillsThe confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levelsCommercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable opportunitiesExcellent relationship-building capabilitiesStrong organisational and pipeline management skillsA self-motivated, entrepreneurial approach with a drive to succeedFull UK driving licenceWhat You'll Receive£45-50,000 salary plus bonus opportunityCompany car or car allowanceLaptop and mobile phoneExcellent pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions25 days holiday, increasing with length of serviceStaff discount on Howdens productsShare awards and colleague recognition schemesOngoing training, development and career progression opportunitiesWho This Role Would SuitThis role could be ideal if you've previously worked as a:Regional Sales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerKey Account ManagerArea Sales ManagerSpecification Sales ManagerContracts ManagerNational Account ManagerConstruction Sales ManagerKitchen Contracts ManagerCommercial ManagerWhy Howdens?As the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, Howdens continues to invest in its people, products and future growth.Last year our sales exceeded £2.3 billion , and our Contracts Division remains a key part of our ambitious growth plans. You'll join a business where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, success is recognised, and talented people are given the freedom and support to build rewarding careers.If you're motivated by growth, enjoy winning new business, and want to make a genuine impact within a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you.#LI-LO1 #CVL #INDKSD #ReedAbout Howdens:Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.#LI-LO1 #CVL #INDKSD #Reed