Regional Contract Manager (High Rise

Position: Regional Contract Manager (High Rise)
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.

You'll be responsible for:

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.

You'll ideally bring:

Proven success in business development, sales or account management

Experience working within construction, building products, interiors, housing, fit-out, kitchens, manufacturing or related sectorsA 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 skillsA 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 This role could be ideal if you've previously worked as a:

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…