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Regional Sales Manager - UK Sales

At Hochiki Europe we believe that our customers deserve the best, both in terms of our manufactured product, but also the quality service we offer. Our people are key to our ongoing success and we value the contribution our employees make. In return we offer full and rewarding careers, competitive benefits and great opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment. The heart of our culture is based on our 6 Core Values: Accountable, Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Positive and Professional.

Department: UK Sales

Who You’ll Report To: UK Sales Manager

Role Purpose:

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will work closely with your growing customer base to develop and promote Hochiki products. As first line of response in the field, it is key that you establish and maintain a strong business relationship with both existing and new clients.

Detail of Role:

  • This role will be covering the South East Region.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key direct accounts in selling fire systems and solutions.
  • Provide the required support to ensure the development and growth of key partner clients.
  • Developing distribution accounts on achieving sales targets for your region and team.
  • Secure distribution growth on implementing successful demand generation campaigns.
  • Develop activity into the direct market maintaining communication within the sales team.
  • Identify new account opportunities and develop strategies to assist growth with new and existing clients.
  • Grow and close sales through good communication with existing and new clients.
  • Manage and interpret customer requirements to understand and meet their needs, including preparation of training on Hochiki products.
  • Identify and resolve customer concerns, recommending a course of action to prevent future issues.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide quality service that adds value to the customer.
  • Expand market awareness of Hochiki products and services, by communicating features and benefits, and attending trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events.
  • Provide and deliver presentations including webinars, CPD’s.
  • Monitoring and controlling customers price lists and credit status.
  • Maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of the product range and technical benefits.
  • Business development into vertical markets.
  • Develop relationships with customer base into vertical markets.
  • Maintain knowledge on competitor products and report on competitor pricing or strategies.
  • Report sales activity in line with business requirements, ensuring that quality and accurate data is held on company CRM database.

 

Who you’ll be working with:

  • UK Distribution Key Accounts and Major Projects Sales Managers
  • Internal Departments, up to Director level
  • Other Hochiki sites
  • External Business, including suppliers, consultants and third parties.
  • Customers and System Partners

Personal Specification

Qualifications:

  • Desirable: Desirable: FIA Training Certificates, Degree level or equivalent experience

Experience:

  • Essential: 5+ years in a similar role, working within a B2B environment
  • Desirable: Experience of working within the fire industry, supporting a UK customer base
  • Essential: Strong presentation skills.

Knowledge:

  • Essential: Knowledge of the Fire Alarm industry, some knowledge of technical products and services.

Personal Qualities:

  • Positive: Proactive, promoting a can-do attitude with a passion for the fire industry and Hochiki Europe products
  • Accountable: Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
  • Ethical: Acting in the best interests of Hochiki Europe and our customers
  • Inclusive: Being a team player who relishes working in a team environment, but can also work independently
  • Professional: Ability to set high standards and present a professional approach to our customers
  • Inventive: A continuous improvement attitude towards work and professional development, with a desire for working in a leading-edge environment