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Hydro International, a CRH company, is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to own the North England, Scotland and Northern Ireland territory, driving growth for premium drainage and sustainable water management solutions. You’ll build partnerships with builders’ merchants and contractors, uncover opportunities, and close high value deals while managing your pipeline in Goldmine and MS Dynamics and coordinating with HQ. Key requirements include 5+ years selling drainage or heavy civil products, strong technical knowledge, a proven merchant/contractor track record, and a full UK driving licence plus valid passport. Benefits include a competitive pension, life assurance, sick pay, 25+ days holiday and career progression. Apply via the official job portal, tailor your CV to showcase regional wins, pipeline management, and sustainability experience, and emphasize your autonomous, results driven approach and customer first mindset.

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries.  As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Regional Sales Manager – North England, Scotland and Northern Ireland 

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future of Drainage Solutions.

Are you a natural deal‑maker who thrives on building relationships and winning business? Do you know the drainage and heavy civils market inside out? If you’re ready to take ownership of a region and represent a premium product range trusted across the construction industry, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager to cover the North — someone who can spot opportunities, create demand, and become the go‑to partner for builders’ merchants and contractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Growing sales and expanding our reach across the North Region
• Building strong partnerships with merchants, main contractors, and groundwork specialists
• Getting out in front of customers, uncovering needs, and winning high‑value deals
• Owning your territory, managing your pipeline, and driving results
• Working closely with our HQ team to deliver a seamless, premium service
• Using CRM tools (Goldmine & MS Dynamics) to stay organised and ahead of the game

This is a role for someone who loves autonomy, thrives on results, and knows how to turn opportunities into long‑term relationships.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years selling drainage or heavy civil products
• Experience with sustainable drainage solutions
• Strong technical understanding — from stormwater storage to flow control and treatment
• A successful track record with builders’ merchants, contractors, and premium product ranges
• Confident, persuasive communication and negotiation skills
• A self‑motivated approach — you own your territory and your outcomes
• Ability to follow projects through from first conversation to closing the deal

Must-Haves

• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport

What’s in It for You

• Competitive pension
• 2x Life Assurance
• Sick pay
• Employee referral scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flu jabs
• And the chance to represent a premium, respected brand in a thriving market

If you’re driven, commercially sharp, and ready to be the face of a premium drainage brand in the North, this is your next move.

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

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