At Howdens, we're looking for a commercially driven Regional Contract Sales Manager to help grow our expanding High Rise Contracts division across the Manchester and Liverpool area
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and winning major projects. You'll be responsible for developing new business across the high-rise sector, working with developers, contractors, housing providers, and construction professionals to secure large-scale kitchen and joinery contracts.
If you're an entrepreneurial sales manager who enjoys opening doors, influencing decision-makers, and seeing the direct impact of your success, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Regional Contract Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving growth across your region, identifying opportunities and developing long-term partnerships that generate significant business value.
Winning new business and growing existing high-rise contract accounts
Building relationships with developers, contractors, construction firms, housing providers and key industry stakeholders
Identifying, pursuing and converting new project opportunities from enquiry through to contract award
Attending client meetings, presentations and tender interviews to promote the Howdens proposition
Preparing and supporting competitive tenders and commercial proposals
Working closely with Kitchen Designers to develop innovative and practical solutions for customers
Managing a pipeline of live opportunities and producing accurate sales forecasts
Negotiating commercial agreements to achieve profitable growth
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and development opportunities across your region
Acting as a trusted partner to customers, delivering exceptional service before, during and after the sale
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and exceed customer expectations
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak to confident and ambitious business development professionals who enjoy creating opportunities and building long-term customer relationships.
Proven success in business development, sales or account management
Experience working within construction, building products, interiors, housing, fit-out, kitchens, manufacturing or related sectors
A track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
Strong presentation, networking and negotiation skills
The confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable opportunities
Excellent relationship-building capabilities
Strong organisational and pipeline management skills
A self-motivated, entrepreneurial approach with a drive to succeed
Full UK driving licence
What You'll Receive
£45-50,000 salary plus bonus opportunity
Company car or car allowance
Laptop and mobile phone
Excellent pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
25 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Staff discount on Howdens products
Share awards and colleague recognition schemes
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Who This Role Would Suit
Regional Sales Manager
Business Development Manager
Key Account Manager
Area Sales Manager
Specification Sales Manager
Contracts Manager
National Account Manager
Construction Sales Manager
Kitchen Contracts Manager
Commercial Manager
Why Howdens?
As the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, Howdens continues to invest in its people, products and future growth.
Last year our sales exceeded £2.3 billion, and our Contracts Division remains a key part of our ambitious growth plans. You'll join a business where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, success is recognised, and talented people are given the freedom and support to build rewarding careers.
If you're motivated by growth, enjoy winning new business, and want to make a genuine impact within a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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