Regional Sales Manager (South)

Regional Sales Manager (South) – Primary Switchgear Location: Home-based with regular travel across Southern UK (territory covering South Birmingham and below) Base: hybrid/home-based The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to join a leading manufacturer within the electrical distribution sector. This is a key role focused on driving sales growth across Southern UK, with a particular emphasis on expanding the Primary Switchgear offering. You'll take ownership of a well-established territory, managing key customer relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities. Working closely with internal technical, tendering and customer service teams, you'll play a vital role in delivering ambitious sales targets and supporting long-term business growth. The Role Reporting into the Industrial Sales Team, you will: * Manage and grow sales across an assigned Southern UK territory. * Promote a comprehensive range of medium and low voltage electrical distribution products, with a strong focus on Primary Switchgear. * Develop strategic relationships with both new and existing customers. * Maximise opportunities within key accounts while identifying new business. * Lead and support one Sales Engineer within the territory. * Work collaboratively with Tendering, Technical and Customer Service teams to deliver outstanding customer solutions. * Achieve and exceed sales, profitability and growth targets. * Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity. * Travel throughout the UK as required, with occasional international travel. About You We're looking for a commercially driven sales professional who combines technical knowledge with excellent relationship-building skills. Essential experience * Proven success in technical field sales. * Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical equipment. * Demonstrable experience selling Primary Switchgear (essential). * Experience working with or selling into DNOs, IDNOs, EPCs or related utility markets. * Full UK driving licence. * Based within the Southern UK region. Personal Attributes * You'll be someone who is: * Energetic, positive and enthusiastic. * Highly personable with excellent communication skills. * Adaptable and able to respond quickly to changing priorities. * Commercially focused with strong negotiation skills. * Organised and capable of managing a busy workload. * Self-motivated with a proactive approach to developing customer relationships. What's on Offer? * Competitive Salary * £7,000 car allowance or company car * Home-based/hybrid working * Established sales territory * Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding Primary Switchgear product range * Ongoing professional development and career progression within a growing engineering business This role will suit candidates with the previous titles of: Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager The Hire Place LLP is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of it's client