Regional Sales Consultant

ELIS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

On-site Parking

Job summary

Elis is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Manager to drive growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in Portsmouth and surrounding areas. The role focuses on developing strategic plans, expanding the customer base, and closing high-value deals.

You will lead cross-functional efforts to craft compelling proposals, stay ahead of market trends, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to fuel long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development or sales roles.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a passion for achieving results.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify trends, opportunities and risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our customer base and drive revenue growth
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events
• Lead the negotiation and closing of high-value deals and contracts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to identify new opportunities and potential risks
• Monitor and analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and maximize sales effectiveness
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to track business development activities and results

Skills

New business development

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

• Portsmouth
• Full-time
• Permanent

About Elis

About a career with Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager to join our team. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to fuel our company's growth, including:

• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our customer base and drive revenue growth
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events
• Lead the negotiation and closing of high-value deals and contracts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to identify new opportunities and potential risks
• Monitor and analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and maximize sales effectiveness
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to track business development activities and results

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in New Business Development or sales roles
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a passion for achieving results
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Proficiency in using CRM software and MS Office application

What We Offer

• Car Allowance
• 33 Days Holiday
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• On-site Parking

If you are a self-starter with a hunger for success and enjoy building relationships with customers, we want to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated professionals and take your sales career to new heights!