Regional Sales Manager

Clear Channel; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media owner in the UK is seeking a commercially-minded Regional Sales Manager in Manchester. In this role, you will lead a team of Sales Consultants, driving growth in a dynamic market. Key responsibilities include managing sales performance, fostering team development, and engaging with customers to tailor pitches. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, company car option, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary DOE + Incentive

Company Car or Car allowance

33 paid holiday days

Flexible working and hybrid setup

Pension Scheme contribution

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Travel/season ticket loans

Charity volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong track record of creating and growing new markets.
• Ability to motivate and coach teams.
• Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of Direct Sales business.
• Lead a team of 8 Sales Consultants.
• Build strong cross-departmental relationships.

Skills

Proven field sales experience

Team leadership

Empathetic communication

Problem-solving

Familiarity with CRM tools

Social media proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clear Channel UK is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 40,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 650 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.

We are committed to Creating the Future of Media, Out of Home. We’re at the forefront of the change in our industry, making innovative use of technology and realising the potential of Out of Home media.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Regional Sales Manager to join our team in supporting our vision of Creating the Future of Media out of home.

About the role :

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth of our Direct Sales business. You will manage a team of 8 Sales Consultants, selling to a diverse range of medium to large regional clients with complex needs. Key responsibilities include :

Team Leadership :

• Leading and coaching your team to meet and exceed targets.
• Proactively managing team performance and providing hands‑on support.
• Identifying and developing new sales leads with support from Clear Channel marketing teams.
• Ensuring high-quality pitches and exceptional product knowledge.
• Building strong relationships across departments to share best practices and insights.

Sales Performance :

• Maintain detailed regional sales and business plans.
• Provide accurate forecasts and achieve KPIs.
• Equip team members with tools for presenting compelling business arguments to clients.

Customer Engagement :

• Tailor pitches and proposals to meet client objectives.
• Demonstrate Clear Channel’s relevance and effectiveness as an advertising option.
• Maintain detailed activity and account records through Salesforce.

What we're looking for...

• Proven field sales and new business experience, preferably with a regional focus. Media experience (print, radio etc) is useful, but not required,
• A track record of creating and growing new and untapped markets, as well as developing the value of an existing customer base,
• An inspirational and engaging leader able to motivate and coach teams to high performance,
• Strong, empathetic communicator and presenter,
• Resilient, able to thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced marketplace and company culture whilst maintaining professional standards,
• Proven creative thinker, able to develop solutions to complex problems
• Comfortable with MS Office suite and CRM tools,
• Confident user of social media to gain regional market intelligence.

What’s in it for you :

• Salary DOE+ Incentive
• Company Car or Company car allowance
• Enjoy 33 paid holiday days, including those needed bank holidays!
• Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives you the freedom to have your work‑life balance!
• Company Pension Scheme contribution of up to 8%.
• Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enjoy travel / season ticket loans and exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Make a different with our charity volunteer days.

At Clear Channel, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees.