Copy of Regional Head of Sales - South West

Rexel; Poole; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distribution company is seeking a Regional Head of Sales to lead and innovate across the South West branch network. The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth, optimize costs, and develop their teams while creating strong customer relationships. This role offers extensive learning opportunities, a company car scheme, and 33 days annual leave. Join us to shape the future with your leadership skills and drive success in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Bonuses

33 days annual leave

Support & Development opportunities

Private Medical Insurance

Staff discounts and financial education

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a leader who builds high-performing teams.
• Commercially driven with a focus on people development.
• Track record in encouraging collaboration and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Sales and Area Leaders across the South West.
• Drive revenue growth through business development.
• Optimize operational expenditure to meet profit goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Accountability

Customer Focus

Vision and Purpose

Engagement

Courage and Risk-Taking

Job description

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Company Description

Are you ready to lead a region of branches, inspire teams, and drive growth? At Rexel, we are passionate about empowering our people to deliver exceptional results. As a global leader in the distribution of electrical and energy-efficient products and services, we are committed to providing smart solutions that enhance the success of our customers' businesses.

In the UK, our network of branches is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a dynamic and people-focused leader to leads the South West region, driving performance, developing talent, and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

This is a regional role for all of South West, the region includes our branches within the areas of Poole, Exeter, Bristol and Redruth and surrounding with just over 40 branches and 5 direct reports.

If you thrive on leading teams, building strong relationships, and delivering results, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Bonuses: Gainshare bonus scheme - get rewarded for growth/Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, with opportunities to increase over time!)
  • Option to buy and sell holiday each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Free Virtual GP Service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial support and education

Job Description

As the Regional Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coaching Sales and Area Leaders across the South West branch network to drive revenue growth through business development and operational excellence.

You will be accountable for delivering sales, managing margins, and optimising operational expenditure to achieve the company's profit goals.

You will define the region's vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with internal and external market drivers.

Reporting to our Sales Director, you will collaborate with the 7 other Regional Head of Sales to share best practice and leverage growth opportunities, working in partnership with our Support Functions and Supply Chain experts you will be able to make high impact within a role filled with opportunity.

Qualifications

• Collaboration: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Accountability: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best.
• Courage and Risk‑Taking: Stepping up to address difficult issues and saying what needs to be said.

Ideally you will be a commercially driven and people focused leader with experience of developing high performing teams and achieving results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Rexel and be part of shaping our future, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we're all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we're building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.