Regional Sales Specialist – Contractor and Technical Specification (South Region)
Permanent, Remote/Road Based, Full Time, 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:30pm
Location: South (Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford)
Your new Company:
Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.
Your new role:
To drive regional sales growth through strategic engagement with contractors, architectural joiners, interior fit out and shopfitting companies. Focusing on the technical specification process, ensuring our products are specified and adopted across major projects. This role combines commercial acumen, strong relationship development and technical expertise to influence decision makers and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute a regional sales strategy focused on contractor and specification channels
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
• Driving Contractor and Specifier engagement, building strong relationships
• Deliver technical presentations, and onsite training to promote product adoption
• Provide expert advice on product selection, installation, and application
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Area Sales Managers, Internal Customer Support and Project Specifiers, and Technical Services to ensure a seamless experience at every step of the way.
What you’ll need to succeed:
• DipGAI qualified preferable but not essential
• Proven sales and specification experience (5+years) within construction or related industries
• Strong networks within the contractor/building specification industries
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
What you’ll get in return:
• Competitive Salary plus annual bonus
• Company Car
• Benefits including:
o Holiday of 23 days’ basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic after 5 years’ service
o Health Cash plan scheme – claim money back on treatments, hospital treatment insurance
o Shopping Discounts across shopping, activity and restaurants
o Enhanced Pension Scheme of 4% contribution from the Company when you put in 5%
o Life Cover o Take advantage of discounts on company stock.
This is a full-time, permanent position. Core hours of work are 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, however, flexibility will be required for this role. The role is based remotely with candidates being required to be based within the South region of the M25, Reading, Basingstoke and Guildford.
A job profile is available on request. Please send your current total remuneration package, CV and covering letter to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@hafele.co.uk.
Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the vacancy will be closed as soon as the successful candidate is appointed. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities
At Häfele UK, we’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people. This means every member of our team earns a wage that meets the real cost of living – not just the government minimum – because we believe hard work deserves fair reward.