Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager – UK & IrelandOur client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Regional Sales Manager to manage and develop key customer accounts across the UK and Ireland.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on strengthening existing relationships, developing key accounts and identifying new business opportunities.

The position has national responsibility, with a particular focus on wholesale customers.

Key Responsibilities
Manage key accounts: Develop and maintain strong relationships with major wholesale customers across the UK and Ireland.
Drive business growth: Protect existing business while identifying opportunities to increase sales and win new customers.
Develop account strategies: Understand customer needs, commercial priorities and growth potential.
Build customer relationships: Engage directly with customers at all levels, maintaining a professional and proactive approach.
Analyse sales performance: Use sales data and market information to forecast results and identify opportunities.
Maintain CRM and reporting: Keep customer records, journey plans, visit reports and sales updates accurate and up to date.
Support customer development: Deliver presentations, training and guidance where required to strengthen customer relationships and sales performance.
Collaborate internally: Communicate customer feedback, opportunities and concerns effectively across the business.
Manage travel effectively: Plan regular customer visits throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays where necessary.
Represent the business: Attend relevant customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.About YouWe are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

At least three years of proven sales management experience in the manufacturing industry.
A strong background in direct customer engagement, account management and business development.
Experience managing major accounts and developing long-term commercial relationships.
The ability to deliver sustainable business growth.
Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset.
Confidence analysing sales data, forecasting performance and identifying new opportunities.
Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-management skills.
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain professional under pressure.
Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays. The Ideal CandidateYou are a proactive and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building long-term relationships, developing strategic accounts and identifying opportunities for growth.

You will combine strong business development skills with effective account management, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.

Interested?If you are an experienced sales professional looking for a role combining national account management, business development and commercial responsibility, we would welcome your application.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed