MGF are recruiting an Area Sales & Regional Account Manager working from out Tring depot.This role is for a proven professional with exceptional construction sector and commercial knowledge and ability. You will have a proven track record of business-to-business success and able to demonstrate a contemporary leadership style with particular focus on continued professional development, succession planning and empowerment of their teams.This role will require a visionary approach to ensure our customer's needs are continuously evaluated, understood and filtered into our approach to top customer facing activities.You will be responsible for working collaboratively with our core sales, engineering, account management and marketing teams assisting in the development and implementation of the sales and marketing plans ensuring a fully integrated and collaborative ethos that achieves maximum customer value.This role will require an experience professional to oversee the day-to-day management of the regionally based sales team and work closely with other parts of the business to maximise return on all sales enquiries. Responsibilities: Day to day Monitor the TSR's appointments, diaries, schedules, and time by effective planning of call, travel and meetingsUnderstand customer's requirements, providing technical assistance and ensuring delivery of optimum solutionsEnsure ongoing excellent management of the customers and their expectations.Ensure quality eDRF's are submitted to the design team.Ensure all information passed to the operations team is clear and concise enabling best responses.Undertake regular live hire report reviews and liaise with the operations team on any anomalies and where necessary liaise with the customer to close out potential issues before invoicing.Actively support the resolution of damagesProvide the necessary after sales activity to ensure all contracts are concluded successfullyEnsure all Glenigan leads, and other sources are suitably qualified by all TSR's and sales support.Ensure Sales Support provide consistent lead generation and optimise support to the TSR'sEnsure all opportunities are pursued in a timely manner by TSR'sEnsure area coverage is maintained during periods of annual leave by the TSR's.Undertake supplementary site visits when TSR's are busy.Work closely with the Regional Engineer (RE) to ensure appropriate projects are supported Team & Performance Management Provide day to day management to the Technical Sales Representatives (TSR's) with a positive attitudeEnsure all inductions into the business are undertaken in a comprehensive mannerWork with the Senior Management (SM) to ensure any recruitment activity is proactively pursuedUndertake monthly one to one's reviews with the TSR'sWork closely with the SM to agree & deliver short-term targetsEnsure training requirements are planned, completed, and coordinatedFeedback to the SM on area performances enabling insightful & progressive discussionsProvide recovery plans for areas where revenue is behind budgetEnsure all TSR's & sale support holiday allocations are coordinatedParticipate in interviews for new TSR's or sales support.Escalate any issues to SM you feel are impacting the day-to-day performance of the TSR's.Discuss any exceptional performance issues of TSR's with your line manager.Work closely with the SM to complete annual appraisals in line with HR directive. Skills & Knowledge Requirements (Essential) Utilities infrastructure construction experienceCompetent to support front-line operational staffWorking knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, safety and statutory regulationsLogical and organisedCapable of producing and signing of programme of worksExcellent time management Benefits: With a sense of family at the core of our company culture, MGF is a well-established business and as we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. We offer a competitive salary together with opportunities to develop your skills to build and progress your career with MGF. Employees enjoy a range of benefits:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP AccessAdditional annual leave awarded to recognise long-serviceA company Christmas shutdown and the option to purchase additional days of annual leaveOpportunities for training, development, and career progressionPension Scheme and Life AssuranceVolunteering LeaveThe security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heartRefer a friend schemeAnd so much more?We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.JBRP1_UKTJ