District Sales Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial products is seeking a dynamic Regional Sales Leader to drive sales and profit performance across various sectors. This role involves leading a sales team, managing P&L, and strategizing for market growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and commercial skills, with a focus on coaching and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading sales teams in a volume-based, industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working across multiple sectors with varying sales cycles and customer types.
• Demonstrated success in building and motivating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement regional sales plans.
• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing sales team.
• Own and manage full P&L for the region.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Data-driven Decision Making

Job description

• Great opportunity
• Real challenge with great reward

About Our Client

A leading provider of high-volume industrial products, serving multiple sectors with a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Sales Leader to drive the sales and net profit performance across multiple sectors within an industrial, volume-based product environment. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing strategic regional sales plans, leading and coaching a high-performing sales team, and managing full P&L accountability.

This is a pivotal role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on performance management to ensure regional sales targets are met and exceeded.

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  Develop, communicate, and implement regional sales plans aligned with company objectives to achieve revenue and profit targets.
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  Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing sales team. Provide clear direction, support, and mentorship to ensure team engagement and development.
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  Monitor performance metrics, conduct regular reviews, and take proactive action to address underperformance while recognising and rewarding success.
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  Own and manage the full P&L for the region, ensuring cost control, margin management, and profitability.
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  Leverage knowledge across multiple sectors (e.g., construction, manufacturing, logistics) to identify new opportunities and grow market share.
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  Maintain strong customer relationships, understand market dynamics, and identify trends to inform sales approaches and product positioning.
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  Work closely with internal teams including marketing, operations, and product development to ensure alignment on customer needs and business priorities.

The Successful Applicant

District Sales Manager will have:

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  Proven track record of leading sales teams in a volume-based, industrial or manufacturing environment.
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  Experience working across multiple sectors with varying sales cycles and customer types.
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  Strong commercial acumen with full P&L management experience.
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  Demonstrated success in building and motivating high-performing teams.
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  Excellent coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to handle performance issues decisively and constructively.
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  Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
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  Data-driven decision-making and reporting skills.
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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
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  Background in sectors such as construction materials, engineering, manufacturing, or logistics.
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  Experience with CRM systems and data analytics tools.

What's on Offer

Competitive base and package commensurate with the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the sales success of a fast-paced, high-volume business with significant growth ambitions. If you are a strong leader who can inspire others, drive results, and create a winning culture, we want to hear from you.