Regional Sales Manager

ReeVR Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR Talent is seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, focused on wholesale accounts and key customer development. This hands-on role combines account management, new business development and strategic growth across manufacturing clients.

You will manage key accounts, forecast performance, maintain CRM records, and travel regularly to customer sites and events, delivering presentations and training as needed.

Qualifications

• At least three years of proven sales management experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in direct customer engagement, account management and business development.
• Experience managing major accounts and developing long-term commercial relationships.
• Ability to deliver sustainable business growth with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts: develop and maintain relationships with major wholesale customers across the UK and Ireland.
• Drive business growth: protect existing business while identifying opportunities to increase sales.
• Develop account strategies: understand customer needs, priorities and growth potential.
• Build customer relationships: engage with customers at all levels and stay proactive.
• Analyse sales performance: forecast results using sales data and market information.
• Maintain CRM and reporting: keep records, journey plans and reports up to date.
• Support customer development: deliver presentations, training and guidance.
• Collaborate internally: share feedback and opportunities across the business.
• Manage travel effectively: plan regular visits including overnight stays as needed.
• Represent the business: attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.

Skills

Sales management

Account management

Business development

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Travel planning

Tools

CRM

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Regional Sales Manager to manage and develop key customer accounts across the UK and Ireland.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on strengthening existing relationships, developing key accounts and identifying new business opportunities.

The position has national responsibility, with a particular focus on wholesale customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts: Develop and maintain strong relationships with major wholesale customers across the UK and Ireland.
• Drive business growth: Protect existing business while identifying opportunities to increase sales and win new customers.
• Develop account strategies: Understand customer needs, commercial priorities and growth potential.
• Build customer relationships: Engage directly with customers at all levels, maintaining a professional and proactive approach.
• Analyse sales performance: Use sales data and market information to forecast results and identify opportunities.
• Maintain CRM and reporting: Keep customer records, journey plans, visit reports and sales updates accurate and up to date.
• Support customer development: Deliver presentations, training and guidance where required to strengthen customer relationships and sales performance.
• Collaborate internally: Communicate customer feedback, opportunities and concerns effectively across the business.
• Manage travel effectively: Plan regular customer visits throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays where necessary.
• Represent the business: Attend relevant customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• At least three years of proven sales management experience in the manufacturing industry.
• A strong background in direct customer engagement, account management and business development.
• Experience managing major accounts and developing long-term commercial relationships.
• The ability to deliver sustainable business growth.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Confidence analysing sales data, forecasting performance and identifying new opportunities.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-management skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain professional under pressure.
• Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building long-term relationships, developing strategic accounts and identifying opportunities for growth.

You will combine strong business development skills with effective account management, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.