Regional Sales Executive (East)

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

5% employer pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Private health cover

Job summary

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd is seeking a Regional Sales Executive to lead growth in the East, working with Leeds and Kettering offices. You will drive new enquiries, convert bids to sales, and build lasting client relationships across the Utility Connections sector.

You will collaborate with regional managers and engineers to deliver timely quotations, support the sales process, and identify new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or business development role with a track record of meeting targets.
• Experience in the Utility Connections sector.
• Strong account management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by converting enquiries into opportunities and exceeding sales targets.
• Develop and nurture key accounts to secure repeat business and high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with regional teams to deliver timely, competitive quotations and improve the customer journey.
• Monitor performance against objectives and stay informed on market trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Bid coordination

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

Since 2010, HVSS has been a trusted leader in nationwide utility connections. We deliver expert solutions across electricity, gas, telecoms, and water, from straight forward projects to complex, large-scale developments. Our work supports housing, commercial, and infrastructure growth across the UK. As the energy landscape evolves, HVSS is driving the future with EV and renewable connections, giving our people the chance to work on some of the most exciting changes in the industry. When you join HVSS, you become part of an honest, experienced, and reliable team that takes pride in quality, innovation, and supporting each other to deliver results our clients can trust.

The Role

HVSS are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Regional Sales Executive to join the sales team and support our growth in the East, working closely with technical and commercial colleagues across the Leeds and Kettering offices as we seek to double the size of the business by 2030.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving new enquiries, converting bids into sales, and fostering lasting relationships with both new and existing clients. You will play a key role in ensuring sustainable business opportunities for our Multi-Utility Connections business, while providing exceptional customer service and contributing to the company’s long‑term growth.

You will also play a key role as a champion of one or more development areas which will contribute to your personal and professional development and the acceleration of business improvement.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Drive new business by targeting and converting enquiries into confirmed opportunities.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities to achieve or exceed agreed sales targets.
• Identify and explore new business streams, including participation in regional and national sales events.

Client & Account Management

• Develop, manage, and nurture relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Interpret customer needs with a deep understanding of the Utility Industry, providing tailored solutions.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients by ensuring excellent communication and responsiveness.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely and develop relationships with Regional Sales Managers and Sales & Tendering Engineers to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive quotations.
• Partner with colleagues across departments to enhance the sales process and improve the overall customer journey.
• Provide sales support for customer enquiries and orders.

Performance & Market Insight

• Monitor and evaluate personal performance against agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Stay informed of competitor activity, industry developments, and market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales processes and practices.

Essential

Experience & Qualities:

• Proven track record of success in a sales or business development role, with consistent achievement of targets.
• Experience in the Utility Connections sector.
• Strong account and portfolio management skills, with the ability to handle multiple clients and projects effectively.
• Confident communicator, capable of building strong relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good bid coordination skills. Able to evidence success with multiple bids developed and won.

Desirable

• Professional Sales, Management or Negotiation training and/or qualification

Benefits & Commitments

• Full Time, Permanent role
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard + extra day for your birthday
• Up to 5 extra days holiday for long service
• The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tusker Green Car scheme
• Private health cover, available following probation period