Regional Contract Sales Manager
At Howdens, we’re looking for a commercially driven Regional Contract Manager to win kitchen contracts across new-build and regeneration projects and turn new customers into long-term partners.
You’ll have autonomy to develop your region and build your own portfolio of customers, with the backing of a recognised industry leader, reliable supply chain and specialist support teams. The relationships you build today can deliver repeat business for years to come.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead opportunities from tender to contract award, then retain commercial oversight while specialist teams manage day-to-day delivery.
- Grow repeat business and manage your pipeline, forecasts and sales targets.
- Win kitchen contracts across new build, urban regeneration and low-rise accommodation with joinery and bedrooms as additional opportunities.
- Build lasting relationships with housebuilders, developers, main contractors and housing associations, while developing longer term specification opportunities with private clients and local authorities.
- Secure tenders, agree specifications and work with our design hub to develop competitive presentation packs for presentation to client.
- Review designs, value engineer solutions and negotiate pricing while protecting margins.
- Work alongside our dedicated Legal team to agree contractual terms with clients.
- Coordinate handover to installation manager and supplying contract depot.
- Maintain customer relationships and monitor project performance, stepping in on commercial matters when needed.
- Submit monthly payment applications.
- Manage leadbank and active sales through our CRM system.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a competitive, resilient salesperson who listens well, knows when to persist and builds trust over time. Kitchen or construction field sales experience is preferred, but related backgrounds are welcome.
- A record of winning new business and building a healthy pipeline
- Consultative selling, presentation and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial judgement on specification, pricing and margins
- Previous experience in a field-based role
- Strong communication skills essential
- Experience in achieving and exceeding individual sales targets
- Organisation across customers, tenders and active projects
- Drive and persistence balanced with patience and integrity
- A full UK driving licence for this field-based role is essential
What You’ll Receive
- £55,000 – £75,000 OTE
- Company car and fuel card for business and personal mileage
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Employer pension contributions matched up to 12%
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
- Staff discount, share awards and colleague recognition schemes
- Training and career development opportunities
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