Regional Account Manager, Buying Groups, South West (field-based position)

Electrolux Group; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Electrolux Group is seeking a Regional Account Manager to lead relationships with Independent Retail Accounts across the South West of England and South Wales. You will drive sales growth, profitability, and overall business performance while building trusted partnerships with retailers and representing the AEG brand.

You will develop territory plans, forecast sales, manage CRM records, and engage key stakeholders through face-to-face and digital interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, territory sales, or a similar customer-facing commercial role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to influence, negotiate, and identify growth opportunities.
• Organised and self-motivated with planning and prioritisation.
• Independent field-based role and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence with sales data and forecasts.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of e-commerce and online retail environments would be advantageous.
• Results-driven, resilient, and committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercial performance of your customer portfolio, delivering sales, profit, and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent retailers, acting as their trusted business partner.
• Develop and execute territory plans to maximise business opportunities and market potential.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and risks, collaborating with internal teams to accelerate growth.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders, including business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Forecast sales performance and provide accurate monthly projections to support business planning.
• Drive promotional activity and evaluate results to optimise sales performance.
• Apply a consultative sales approach through regular face-to-face meetings, calls, and digital engagement.
• Manage customer administration, CRM records, and account activity accurately and on time.
• Prioritise effectively to maximise productivity and commercial impact across your territory.
• Act as an ambassador for AEG, sharing customer feedback and insights to help shape future strategy.

Skills

Account management

Territory sales

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Planning & prioritisation

Field-based work

Analytical skills

Performance monitoring

E-commerce knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Job Description

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

As Regional Account Manager, you will manage relationships with a portfolio of Independent Retail Accounts, including several key strategic customers. You will ensure our retail partners are fully supported, engaged, and equipped to represent the AEG brand effectively.

You will act as the commercial lead for your assigned region, with responsibility and accountability for delivering sales growth, profitability, and overall business performance.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Regional Account Manager, you'll be the face of AEG across your territory. You'll build strong, long-term relationships with independent retailers, helping them showcase and sell our premium appliance brands while driving mutual business success.

In detail, you will:

• Drive the commercial performance of your customer portfolio, delivering sales, profit, and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent retailers, acting as their trusted business partner.
• Develop and execute territory plans to maximise business opportunities and market potential.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and risks, collaborating with internal teams to accelerate growth.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders, including business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Forecast sales performance and provide accurate monthly projections to support business planning.
• Drive promotional activity and evaluate results to optimise sales performance.
• Apply a consultative sales approach through regular face-to-face meetings, calls, and digital engagement.
• Manage customer administration, CRM records, and account activity accurately and on time.
• Prioritise effectively to maximise productivity and commercial impact across your territory.
• Act as an ambassador for AEG, sharing customer feedback and insights to help shape future strategy.

Who you are / Your qualifications:

• Experience in account management, territory sales, or a similar customer-facing commercial role.
• A natural relationship builder with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and identify growth opportunities.
• Organised and self-motivated, with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with sales data and forecasts.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of e-commerce and online retail environments would be advantageous.
• Results-driven, resilient, and committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Location & Travel

This is a field-based role covering the South West of England and South Wales. You will regularly visit retail partners across the region and attend quarterly meetings at our Luton office for team collaboration, product launches, training, and business updates.

Benefits:

• Competitive bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 8% company contribution)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Premium Calm App subscription
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Employee and Friends & Family discounts

Ready to Shape Living for the Better?

At Electrolux Group, we celebrate diversity and welcome everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're passionate about premium products, building meaningful customer relationships, and making a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Discover more about life at Electrolux Group:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/ukireland

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.