Regional Sales Manager

TipTopJob; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Professional development

Work with premium and award-winning品牌

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Sales Manager to lead growth across the London/Southeast region. You will drive brand activations in on-trade venues and lead a sales team to deliver rate of sale while developing strong relationships with key accounts.

The role focuses on strategic growth with travel across the Southeast and access to head office. A competitive salary plus a bonus package is available with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven sales or account management experience in drinks, hospitality, or FMCG, specifically in the Southeast.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by increasing sales volumes and securing new business in on-trade and off-trade.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts for long-term partnerships.
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies; lead a junior sales team.
• Manage pricing, contracts, and profit margins for accounts.
• Meet customers regularly to discuss products, trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, logistics and finance to deliver seamless service.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to stay ahead.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Driving growth

Job description

Sales Manager: Award Winning Spirits Portfolio : Southeast : Up to A GBP 45,000 plus package

My client is one of the leading sustainable spirits brands in the country with a range of award:winning spirits, all crafted to perfection. This independent business has a strong track record across London and Southeast with a high demand and strong wholesale presence.

They are currently seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across the London / South East region. This opportunity will consist of managing and winning business across the region, driving brand activations throughout the on:trade and leading the sales team to deliver on rate of sale. This is a commercial role with a focus on developing relationships across key venues.

This role is a strategic role with a target for growth and development, ideally based in and around the Southeast with access to head office.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance:related bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work with Premium and Award winning brands

The Sales Manager Key Responsibilities Include

• Drive business growth by increasing sales volumes and securing new business within the on:trade sector (pubs, bars, restaurants) and Off trade.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring long:term partnerships.
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to meet customer needs and company objectives. Manage a lead a junior sales team to success
• Manage the commercial aspects of accounts, including pricing, contract negotiations, and profit margins.
• Regularly meet with customers to discuss product offerings, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, logistics, finance) to deliver seamless customer service.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to stay ahead of the industry landscape.

The Ideal Sales Manager

• Proven experience in a sales or account management role within the drinks, hospitality, or FMCG sector. Specifically, within the Southeast.
• Strong understanding of the on:trade environment, including pubs, bars, and restaurants.
• Excellent communication and relationship:building skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts.
• Self:motivated, target:driven, and able to work independently.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regularly.