Chase Taylor Recruitment are working on behalf of an established supplier within the window and door hardware industry who are looking to recruit a driven Regional Sales Manager to cover the East Midlands and East Anglia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with experience in B2B sales, ideally within the fenestration, hardware or building products sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and increasing sales across their designated territory. You will work closely with trade customers, manufacturers, fabricators and distributors, helping them identify suitable hardware solutions for their requirements.
This is a field-based role suited to someone who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships and taking ownership of their own sales territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop sales across the East Midlands and East Anglia.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with existing B2B customers.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within the window and door industry.
- Promote and sell window and door hardware products to trade customers.
- Develop relationships with fabricators, manufacturers, installers, distributors and other relevant businesses.
- Conduct regular customer visits, meetings and product presentations.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales, grow accounts and expand market share.
- Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and agree commercial terms within company guidelines.
- Monitor competitor activity and identify emerging market opportunities.
- Work towards agreed sales targets, turnover and profitability objectives.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales forecasts and pipeline information.
- Provide excellent customer service and support throughout the sales process.
- Work closely with internal sales, customer service and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Plan and manage your own diary, appointments and travel efficiently.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in a B2B sales or Regional Sales Manager role.
- Experience selling hardware is essential.
- Ideally, a background within the window and door, fenestration or wider building products industry.
- A strong understanding of trade customers, manufacturers, fabricators or distributors.
- A proven ability to win new business and develop existing accounts.
- Commercially aware, with experience negotiating prices and developing profitable customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
- Target-driven, with a proactive approach to business development.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive basic salary, dependent on experience.
- Commission or bonus structure.
- Company car.
- The opportunity to take ownership of an established sales territory and develop its potential.
- The chance to join an established business within the window and door hardware sector.