Regional Sales Manager

Listgrove Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive sales in the UK. This role involves managing key accounts, developing distributor networks, and contributing to long-term success. Ideal candidates will have proven B2B sales experience, particularly in packaging for food and beverages. Salary and benefits will align with experience. Apply with your CV and salary expectation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B direct sales to key accounts, ideally in pallet wrap or shrink film products.
• Strong ability to manage multiple accounts and build long-term relationships.
• Experience with beverages and/or food packaging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales within the territory engaging with customers and distributors.
• Build strong relationships with customers for account management.
• Monitor sales performance, providing forecasts to management.

Skills

Professional sales techniques

Customer relations

Account management

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Overview

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Regional Sales Manager – Beverage or Food Packaging. Operating from a home office in the UK. Job Ref: NDB/63899. Listgrove has been tasked by our client to recruit a Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands. As a Leader in the production of industrial stretch films, the business enjoys sales across multiple countries throughout Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. To maintain their industry leading position, they continue to develop sustainable products, investing in world-class resources and employing high calibre talent.

The Role is to drive sales volume, revenue and profitability by managing and developing key accounts and distributor networks, winning new business and contributing to the company’s long-term commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within the assigned territory through direct engagement with new and existing customers and distributors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers from initial contact to long-term account management.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Digital Marketing, Branding, and Communications, to support promotional campaigns and product positioning.
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to senior management.
• Evaluate market trends and competitor activity to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Ensure effective territory planning, visit scheduling, and reporting practices.

Candidate Profile

• Professional sales experts with a track record of achievement through proven sales techniques and excellent customer relations.
• Proven track record in B2B direct sales to key accounts, ideally involving pallet wrap, shrink film products or machinery that applies film.
• Exposure to packaging associated with beverages and/or food products.
• Experience with labels, shrink sleeves, shrink film, packaging machinery is of particular interest.
• Strong ability to manage multiple accounts and build long-term relationships.
• A professional sales profile, with a record of achievement.

Compensation

• Our client is willing to consider a salary and benefits package in line with the successful candidate’s experience, success and market/product knowledge.

For reasons of better legibility, the language form is inclusive of all genders. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the designated country. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application. Relocation or visa support is not provided by the client.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position and have further details, please email your full CV and salary information to:

Natalie De Bruyne, Business Consultant
T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

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Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland.