Northern England Regional Sales Leader - Tobacco & NGPs

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Tobacco Service B.V.; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company in the UK seeks an Area Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team across Northern England. The ideal candidate will drive commercial success through strong leadership, data-informed strategies, and relationship building with retail and wholesale partners. Key responsibilities include managing sales targets, developing regional strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits like a company car and healthcare.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare and dental

Generous pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership, ideally within FMCG, tobacco, or NGP sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of UK retail and wholesale channels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Sales Representatives across Northern England.
• Drive commercial success and foster customer relationships.
• Develop data-informed strategies for sales targets.
• Ensure brand visibility and optimising distribution.
• Deliver ongoing training and coaching for the team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of UK retail channels

Data analysis

Job description

A leading tobacco company in the UK seeks an Area Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team across Northern England. The ideal candidate will drive commercial success through strong leadership, data-informed strategies, and relationship building with retail and wholesale partners. Key responsibilities include managing sales targets, developing regional strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits like a company car and healthcare.