Regional Development Manager

Hunter Hughes; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known company in the cable market is seeking a Regional Development Manager to enhance their position in the OEM and electrical contractor sectors. This home-based role requires proactive relationship development and a track record in sales. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and technical aptitude, with a competitive salary between £55,000 - £70,000 plus commission and benefits including a company car and pension.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

25 days holiday + stats

5% Pension

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in a direct distribution company.
• Experience in specifying technical construction or industrial products is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage own work.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively establish new relationships with OEM and End Users.
• Self-generate sales leads.
• Gather market information regarding volumes and prices.
• Seek market opportunities and introduce new products.
• Follow up on sales leads provided by the Marketing Department.

Skills

Sales lead generation

Relationship building

Market analysis

Technical product understanding

Self-motivation

Education

Technical qualifications or aptitude

Job description

Regional Development Manager

A proactive role in developing the company's position within the cable market for OEM and electrical contractors in the midlands of England, whilst taking responsibility for the Area achieving its sales targets.

This position is home based (candidates ideally based within Greater Sheffield / Doncaster / Leeds region) with regular travel and occasionally overnight stays.

The ideal candidate will already have established relationships with key industry players in the local market with extensive geographical knowledge of region. The position requires a self‑motivated individual who can demonstrate both initiative and a successful track record of winning new business.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• To proactively establish new relationships with OEM and End Users making the Company the preferred source of supply for cables and cable accessories
• Self‑generation of sales leads
• To gather market information regarding volumes and prices to ensure that Company's prices are competitive and to provide feedback to the Purchasing team regarding stock management
• To seek market opportunities and to introduce new products both to Company and to the OEM and End Users
• Following up on sales leads provided by the Marketing Department and Internal Sales team
• Identifying new areas of growth within the marketplace, product mix and new markets
• Provide forecasts as required on territory activity
• Organise and maintain accurate records, call plans and providing regular reports to management
• Increase business levels
• Provide feedback on competitor products and activity

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in similar direct distribution company
• Experience of specifying technical construction or industrial products an advantage
• Appropriate technical aptitude and/or qualifications
• Proven ability to manage own work
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills

Package

• £55,000 - £70,000 basic
• £20,000 commission
• Company Car of Allowance
• 25 days holiday + stats
• 5% Pension