Regional Sales Manager - South East

Hydro International; Clevedon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Sick pay

Employee referral scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flu jabs

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to cover the South East of England and drive growth in drainage solutions. You will build strong partnerships with builders' merchants and contractors and own your territory from prospecting to closing.

We value a strong technical background, consultative selling, and a proven track record in premium product ranges. This remote role requires a UK driving licence and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years selling drainage or heavy civil products.
• Experience with sustainable drainage solutions.
• Strong technical understanding of stormwater storage, flow control and treatment.
• Track record with builders' merchants, contractors, and premium product ranges.
• Confident, persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and territory‑driven, ownership of outcomes.
• Ability to move projects from first contact to closing the deal.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and expand reach across the South East region.
• Build partnerships with merchants, main contractors and groundwork specialists.
• Identify needs, uncover opportunities, and secure high-value deals.
• Own the territory, manage pipeline and drive results.
• Collaborate with HQ to deliver a seamless, premium service.
• Utilise CRM tools to stay organised and ahead of the game.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding

Territory management

Tools

GoldMine CRM

MS Dynamics

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

City:

Req ID: (phone number removed)

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Remote

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

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.

Are you a natural deal‑maker who thrives on building relationships and winning business? Do you know the drainage and heavy civils market inside out? If you're ready to take ownership of a region and represent a premium product range trusted across the construction industry, we want to hear from you.

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 jabsAnd the chance to represent a premium, respected brand in a thriving market

If you're driven, commercially sharp, and ready to be the face of a premium drainage brand in the South East, this is your next move.

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 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.

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