2,531 Regional Sales Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Regional Sales Manager (Food & Chemical)

60,000 - 80,000 + Company Bonus + Flexitime + Car Allowance + Technical Training + Clear Scope of Progression + Health Insurance + Enhanced Pension + Benefits

UK Nationwide

Are you a driven Area Sales Manager with a background in capital equipment sales, looking for an exciting opportunity to join a global market leader? Would you thrive in a role that offers industry-leading training, real autonomy, and clear routes for career progression?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned business where you'll be supported through continuous technical training, empowered to work independently, and positioned to grow into a key leadership role as part of the company's long-term expansion plans.

You'll be joining an award-winning, international machinery specialist with over a century of success and innovation across multiple industries. With a strong global presence and a reputation for engineering excellence, the company continues to grow and invest in top talent.

In this Area Sales Manager role, you'll focus on capital equipment sales within the food and chemical sector-responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities while nurturing existing relationships. You'll play a vital role in driving business growth while representing a trusted brand known for quality and service.

This role would suit an ambitious Area Sales Manager eager to push boundaries and showcase their skills within a global, market-leading business-offering ongoing development and clear opportunities for future career progression.

The Role:

• Area Sales working to identify, develop and win new business as well as retain and expand current customers.
• Working within the Industrial Food & Chemical Markets to sell service, parts, maintenance and frameworks
• Field based with 75% customer facing

The Person:

• Experienced working within Capital Sales in the Food & Chemical Industries
• Highly motivated and experienced in winning business and managing current accounts
• Full UK Driver's License

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Cardiff (Candidates will have to cover Wales and South West England)

Salary: £45,000 per year 50% OTE

Job type: Full time, permanent. Monday-Friday / 8 hour shifts / no weekends required

If you are looking for your next role in an energetic and ambitious company this role is for you. We are going through an exciting phase of our development where we are expanding into new market segments and require robust foundations in order to support our market growth.

Victorian Sliders has already established itself as a prominent and reputable leader in the field of sash window manufacturing. With a strong heritage and a steadfast commitment to customer service excellence, we have become synonymous with quality, innovation, and craftsmanship in the industry. As we seek to take this further, we require exceptional people to enhance our already outstanding team.

The role of the Regional Sales Manager is to manage and grow revenue across an existing customer portfolio together with the acquisition of new customers in pursuit of increased market share. Whilst customer base is B2B in nature, the successful candidate will be required to support customers on their B2C engagement strategies with consumers to help maximise pull through demand.

The RSM will be comfortable dealing with a varied end customer base that operates in retail and commercial markets. The role is customer facing spending the vast majority of time meeting customers and working alongside an office-based team that provides sales and customer service support. Sector knowledge desirable but not essential.

You will be responsible for:

Developing & implementing sales strategies to achieve targets;

• support the creation of comprehensive sales plans that align with company goals, ensuring measurable growth and achievement of sales targets.
li>formulate both short-term and long-term strategies by understanding market demands, competitors, and internal resources.

Time management / prioritisation to maximise outcomes;

• Effectively manage workload and prioritise tasks to ensure that key sales opportunities are addressed efficiently.
• Use available tools and systems to manage leads, schedule client meetings, and optimize productivity.
• Maximize sales efforts by focusing on high-priority clients and opportunities.

Sales & market data analysis to identify opportunities;

• Analyse sales trends, customer behaviours, and market data to uncover potential growth areas.
• Identify new opportunities for sales growth and capitalise on untapped markets or under-served customers.

Deal with changing customer requirements / market conditions;

• Develop flexible sales approaches and respond promptly to feedback and changes in the competitive landscape.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain market relevance by offering customised solutions and services

Relationship management, building rapport and providing solutions;

• Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs
• Regularly communicate with key accounts, nurture trust, and act as a consultative partner to clients.
• Strengthen client loyalty and generate repeat business by offering exceptional service and customised solutions.

Developing product;

• Work closely with product development teams to ensure that customer feedback and market demands are incorporated into new product offerings.

Ensuring current market knowledge and sharing this with internal teams;

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies by researching the market and share key insights with internal teams.

Being an active participant and team player in the positive development and growth of a continuous improvement culture;

• Actively contribute to the company's continuous improvement efforts and embrace a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Provide feedback on internal processes and take part in cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiencies.
• Drive company growth by continuously improving systems, processes, and collaboration between teams.

Benefits:

• Bonus
• Company Car
• 24 days holidays (plus

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target industries
• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets
• Conduct product demonstrations and present technical solutions to clients
• Prepare tailored proposals and negotiate contract
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure repeat business
• Manage and grow key accounts, providing excellent after-sales support
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry development
• Report regularly on sales pipeline and market intelligence
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions
• Support marketing initiatives including events, exhibitions, and campaigns

• Full UK Driving License
• Proven track record in a sales role within heavy machinery
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage relationships with a diverse client bas
• Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work independently
• Competent with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK

• B2B sales and

The Company: 

• My client is one of the biggest manufactures in the world within domestic and commercial heating markets. 

• In the UK my client products are within the boiler and heated water sector.  

• Constant investment to innovate their products to provide the best for their customers. 

• Cost-effective, energy efficient and simple to install is the company's focus.  

• Progressive and forward thinking, enabling career prospects. 

The Role of the Area Sales Manager 

• As the Area Sales Manager you’ll be selling the companies range of Boilers Gas, Oil, Hydrogen, Smart controls and Water Heaters. 

• Your focus as the Area Sales Manager will be to manage and grow relationships with National and Independent Plumber Merchants, whilst also focusing on the Plumbing Installers to generate demand.  

• The role of the Area Sales Manager will see you focus on generating new business, alongside managing existing business, all whilst educating customers on the products.  

• Full product training will be provided. 

• You must live on patch ideally: TR, PL, TQ, EX, TA, DT, BH 

Benefits of the Area Sales Manager  

• £40K - £42K  

• Bonus  

• Car Allowance  

• Pension  

• Holiday +

The Company: 

• p>My client a is a world leading company in creating safer environments in industries across the commercial and fit out sector, whose journey has been driven to safeguard people, property, and processes.  

• Products include partitioning, cages, mesh shelving, and slide protection for warehouse and industrial walls 

• As the Regional Sales Manager you will be offered many trainings and opportunities.  

The Role  

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Responsible for selling a range of industrial storage and racking systems through an established distribution network, covering sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, automotive, and production lines. 

• Focused on 70%

OTE £55-60,000

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