Regional Sales Lead: Midlands & Southern UK (NGP-focused)

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

Job summary

A leading global tobacco company is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead a team in Midlands and Southern England. You will drive commercial success across a diverse portfolio by creating effective sales strategies and managing key relationships. Strong sales leadership experience in FMCG or tobacco is essential, alongside a data-driven mindset. This position offers competitive benefits including a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership, ideally within FMCG, tobacco, or NGP sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate insights into action.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives to exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key retail and wholesale partners.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Understanding of retail channels

Data-driven mindset

Job description

A leading global tobacco company is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead a team in Midlands and Southern England. You will drive commercial success across a diverse portfolio by creating effective sales strategies and managing key relationships. Strong sales leadership experience in FMCG or tobacco is essential, alongside a data-driven mindset. This position offers competitive benefits including a company car and private healthcare.