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Location: Northampton (NN5 8ND)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Work Life Balance: Sustainable Work-Life Balance (SWLB) – 9-Day Fortnight
Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Make a Real Impact.
At Speedy, we've been helping the UK's construction, infrastructure, industrial and facilities management sectors get the job done safely and efficiently for nearly 50 years.
From tools and specialist equipment to plant hire and support services, we're proud to be the UK's leading hire provider. Our customers rely on us to keep their projects moving, and it's our people who make that happen.
We're now looking for an inspiring Regional Sales Manager to lead our sales team across the region, developing our people, strengthening customer partnerships and driving sustainable business growth.
If you're a passionate sales leader who enjoys building relationships, developing high-performing teams and making a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same. You'll spend your time working closely with your team and customers to ensure we're delivering outstanding service while growing our presence across the region.
You'll
- Lead, coach and motivate a team of Sales Representatives to achieve ambitious sales targets.
- Develop a positive, high-performance sales culture where people feel supported to succeed.
- Build lasting relationships with customers across the construction, infrastructure, industrial and commercial sectors.
- Identify new business opportunities while developing existing customer accounts.
- Work collaboratively with our operational teams to ensure every customer receives a seamless experience.
- Analyse sales performance, identify trends and implement plans that drive profitable growth.
- Share market insight and competitor activity to help shape regional sales strategies.
- Champion our values and support the delivery of our ESG strategy, Decade to Deliver.
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people just as much as delivering results.
Essential
You'll bring:
- Proven experience selling products and services within a commercial environment.
- Experience leading, coaching and motivating successful sales teams.
- Industry experience, ideally within construction, hire, plant, tools or related sectors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to build trusted, long-term customer and team relationships.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- A confident, proactive approach with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report on sales performance.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local Northamptonshire market and surrounding regions.
- Experience within the hire industry.
- Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
Why join Speedy?
At Speedy, we invest in our people because we know they're the reason our business continues to grow.
Whether you're looking to develop your leadership career or broaden your commercial experience, you'll be supported every step of the way with fantastic development opportunities and a genuine career path.
Our Benefits Include
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company Car or Cash car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 95% colleague discount across the Speedy brand
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- My Staff Shop – discounts with hundreds of retailers
- Green Commute Initiative
- Ongoing training, development and career progression
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Work-Life Balance that works for you
At Speedy, we understand that life doesn't always fit into standard working hours.
That's why we're proud to offer our industry-leading Sustainable Work-Life Balance (SWLB) initiative, giving colleagues the opportunity to enjoy a 9-day fortnight while maintaining full-time earnings.
We also welcome conversations around flexible working, including amended hours and job share opportunities where business needs allow. If flexibility is important to you, we'd love to discuss what works best.
Build your future with Speedy
We believe everyone should have a clear path to develop their career. That's why we've created our Career Line of Sight, helping colleagues understand the opportunities available across the wider Speedy Group.
If you're ready to lead a successful team, build strong customer partnerships and play a key role in the continued growth of the UK's leading hire business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early where high application volumes are received.
Some roles may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance check.
Speedy is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
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