Regional Sales Manager

YG Engineering Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Quarterly bonus scheme

Job summary

YG Engineering Ltd is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive regional sales in Scotland and the North East, with a base salary of £40,000–£45,000 plus exceptional benefits and commission. Role covers Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with extensive travel and customer-facing responsibilities.

You’ll manage wholesale and Cash & Carry accounts, visit retailers, and launch new products, while ensuring credit control and timely delivery. Edinburgh/Scotland base preferred.

Qualifications

• Based in or near Tyne & Wear, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Sales-driven with a proven track record of smashing targets (ideally in food & beverage).
• Culturally aware and personable, able to build rapport with a diverse customer base.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, managing multiple accounts with care.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Numerate and confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales, exceeding monthly targets through proactive account management and new business development.
• Manage key wholesale and Cash & Carry clients, with regular in-person visits and relationship-building.
• Visit independent world food retailers and ethnic distributors, following a structured monthly schedule.
• Pitch and launch new products and brands, tailored to your customers’ needs.
• Provide responsive, solutions-focused service, ensuring customer satisfaction at every step.
• Manage credit and aged debt, ensuring clients operate within agreed terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring smooth processing and delivery of orders.
• Travel extensively across your region, including occasional overnight stays.

Job description

Regional Sales Manager - Scotland

Permanent

£40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum plus exceptional benefits and commission structure!

Days

Edinburgh (to cover the North East)

Join One of the UK’s Leading Importers of Premium Foods

For over 15 years, our client has been at the forefront of importing, marketing and distributing the finest ethnic food products across the UK.

They are now looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to take the lead across the North East of England and Scotland, nurturing existing relationships and driving new business growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Driving regional sales, exceeding monthly targets through proactive account management and new business development
• Managing key wholesale and Cash & Carry clients, with regular in-person visits and relationship-building
• Visiting independent world food retailers and ethnic distributors, following a structured, strategic monthly schedule
• Pitching and launching new products and brands, tailored to your customers’ needs
• Providing responsive, solutions-focused service, ensuring customer satisfaction at every step
• Managing credit and aged debt, ensuring clients operate within agreed terms
• Collaborating with internal teams, ensuring smooth processing and delivery of orders
• Travelling extensively across your region, including occasional overnight stays

Who You Are:

• Based in or near Tyne & Wear, Edinburgh, or Glasgow
• A self-starter, who’s highly motivated and comfortable working independently
• Sales-driven, with a proven track record of smashing targets (ideally in food & beverage)
• Culturally aware and personable, able to build rapport with a diverse customer base
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, managing multiple accounts with care and consistency
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Numerate and confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Always acting with honesty and integrity

What's In It For You?

• Competitive base salary £40,000–£45,000 (depending on experience)
• Quarterly bonus scheme with three elements:
  • Sales target achievement (with escalating rewards)
  • New customer acquisition bonus
  • Aged debt management bonus (for maintaining strong credit control)
• Company car, laptop, phone

Opportunity to grow with a business on the rise, with real autonomy and influence in your region