Regional Sales Manager

Hydro International; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Referral scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flu jabs

Job summary

Hydro International, part of CRH, seeks a Regional Sales Manager to cover the South East of England. You will grow sales, build partnerships with merchants and contractors, and win high-value drainage deals.

You will own your territory, manage pipelines, and work with HQ to deliver premium service. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in drainage sales, strong technical knowledge from stormwater to treatment, and a proactive, persuasive approach to closing deals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years selling drainage or heavy civil products.
• Experience with sustainable drainage solutions.
• Strong technical understanding - from stormwater storage to flow control and treatment.
• A successful track record with builders' merchants, contractors, and premium product ranges.
• Confident, persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• A self-motivated approach - you own your territory and your outcomes.
• Ability to follow projects through from first conversation to closing the deal.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and expand reach across the South East Region.
• Build strong partnerships with merchants, main contractors, and groundwork specialists.
• Get out in front of customers, uncover needs, and win high-value deals.
• Own your territory, manage your pipeline, and drive results.
• Work closely with HQ to deliver seamless, premium service.
• Use CRM tools (Goldmine & MS Dynamics) to stay organised.

Skills

Drainage sales

Heavy civil products

Negotiation

Account management

Job description

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Regional Sales Manager - South East of England

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future of Drainage Solutions.

We’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager to cover the South East of England - someone who can spot opportunities, create demand, and become the go‑to partner for builders' merchants and contractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Growing sales and expanding our reach across the South East Region
• Building strong partnerships with merchants, main contractors, and groundwork specialists
• Getting out in front of customers, uncovering needs, and winning high‑value deals
• Owning your territory, managing your pipeline, and driving results
• Working closely with our HQ team to deliver a seamless, premium service
• Using CRM tools (Goldmine & MS Dynamics) to stay organised and ahead of the game

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years selling drainage or heavy civil products
• Experience with sustainable drainage solutions
• Strong technical understanding - from stormwater storage to flow control and treatment
• A successful track record with builders' merchants, contractors, and premium product ranges
• Confident, persuasive communication and negotiation skills
• A self‑motivated approach - you own your territory and your outcomes
• Ability to follow projects through from first conversation to closing the deal

Must-Haves

• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport

What's in It for You

• Competitive pension
• 2x Life Assurance
• Sick pay
• Employee referral scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flu jabs
• And the chance to represent a premium, respected brand in a thriving market

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.