Regional Sales Manager - Construction Sector - South East

Workshop Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for the South East region (BN, ME, RH & TN postcodes) covering Littlehampton, Gatwick and East Sussex. This permanent, field-based role focuses on growing profitability by managing key accounts and winning new business with contractors and developers.

You must hold a full UK driving license and live locally to West Sussex to commute weekly to Portsmouth. Salary £50,000-£60,000 with OTE £5-£8k, plus a company car or car allowance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Live local to West Sussex to commute to Portsmouth weekly.
• Experience in field/territory/regional sales in construction products or related sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing high level customer accounts.
• Develop relationships with contractors, builders, developers and procurement teams.
• Generate and convert new business opportunities across the region.
• Follow up quotations and project enquiries to maximise conversion rates.
• Build, manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with clear next actions.
• Collaborate with Projects Team and Internal Sales to progress opportunities.
• Support growth accounts and increase spend and engagement.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve regional sales targets.
• Support Worthing branch to increase customer activity.
• Gather local market intelligence and monitor competitor activity.

Skills

Field sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Regional Sales Manager – Construction Sector

South East Region - BN, ME, RH & TN Postcodes

Permanent

Salary +OTE Company car/Car allowance

Do you appreciate a great construction project and have the knowledge to discuss works with professionals? If so, this is a key field-based sales role responsible for driving profitable growth across the South East region. This covers the wider areas of Littlehampton, Gatwick, East Sussex. The successful candidate will take ownership of an existing customer base whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities throughout the territory. The ideal candidate will already be operating in a field sales, territory sales, key account or regional sales role within merchanting, construction products, building materials or a related sector. You MUST have a full UK driving license and live local to the West Sussex area to commute to Portsmouth weekly to meet with management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing high level customer accounts.
• Develop strong relationships with contractors, builders, developers and key decision makers including Buyers and Procurement depts.
• Generate and convert new business opportunities across the region.
• Follow up quotations and project enquiries to maximise conversion rates.
• Build, manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with clear next actions.
• Work closely with our Projects Team and Internal Sales Team to ensure opportunities progress effectively.
• Support growth accounts, helping customers increase spend and engagement.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve regional sales targets.
• Support and work alongside the Worthing branch to increase customer activity and footfall.
• Gather local market intelligence and monitor competitor activity.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to discuss construction projects with professionals and decision makers
• Experience in field sales, territory sales, key account or regional sales role
• Driven, professional and motivated to manage own day to day duties
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven sales experience with a strong track record of success.
• Ability to balance independent fieldwork with collaborative team efforts.

Hours

Office Hours - 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 + OTE (circa £5-£8K) Company Car/Car allowance