Longtime reader...first time poster.  I am in the process of trying to relocate to an area that has absolutely NO career opportunities in my chosen profession-Sales/Business Development.  I have held such a position for the past 10 years but necessity dictates that I relocate.  I have had a couple of interviews but the salary and benefits leave a lot to be desired.  I did, however, submit my resume online to a large national company and got a response a short time later.  It was from the company's HR department who informed me that I was one of their top potential candidates and that they would like to set up a face-to-face interview.  It just so happens that the position available is in the area I wish to be located.

When I arrived for the interview (20 minutes early), I was met by the regional sales manager I was to have the interview with.  He immediately proceeded with the interview and I can honestly say that I nailed it.  I was taken to meet with the general manager of the facility where I would be based and it was more of a conversation than an interview.  He told me that he wouldn't make the decision, the regional sales manager that I had just interviewed with would.  After all of the interviews and conversations were over, I ran into the regional sales manager in the parking lot.  I told him I appreciate his time and I hoped to hear from him soon.  He asked for my cellular number, shook my hand, and said he would be in touch.  That was almost a month ago.

Last week I called the HR contact that had set up the interview to ask if the position had been filled or if I could keep that option open.  She informed me that I should definately keep it open because she had just sent an email to the regional sales manager I interviewed with to find out what the status was because she was wondering herself.  She is supposed to send out emails to anyone who is no longer being considered.  I haven't heard or received anything.

My question(s):  Should I send the regional an email or place a phone call?  Should I call him on the business phone number or his cellular?  Should I volunteer to provide references?  How much is too much when it comes to following up?  I don't want to come across as a pest or too pushy.

I have been out of the job market for 10 years and I'm having more of a problem "selling myself" than selling any product or service.  Thanks for any advice anyone can give!