Regional Sales Manager

Crown Paints; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in the UK is seeking an experienced Sales Leader to manage key Account Managers and drive volume growth across the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, the ability to implement strategies effectively, and experience in managing field-based teams. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading people and teams.
• Strong understanding of strategy implementation and performance management.
• Background in sales leadership or account management, preferably in construction or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Key Account Managers and Contract Sales/Specification Managers.
• Deliver ambitious volume growth targets across the region.
• Build and execute regional sales strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts and develop senior relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead from the front and drive strategic growth? Do you thrive in a role with autonomy, fresh opportunities, and the chance to shape a high-performing sales team?

We’re looking for an experienced people leader to manage our key Account managers and Contract Sales/Specification Managers across Wales, North West England and across the central belt. This is your chance to bring new energy, shape the strategy, and drive volume growth in a critical part of the business - with the support of a strong, capable team behind you.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching a team of Key Account Managers and Contract Sales/Specification Managers
• Delivering ambitious volume growth targets across the region
• Building and executing regional sales strategies aligned to wider business goals
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Merchants, CDC and more
• Managing your own portfolio of key accounts, developing senior relationships with national contractors, housebuilders, and large construction customers

You’ll know you’re succeeding when your team is engaged and outperforming expectations, customers are getting the support they need, and your strategy is embedded and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Is confident leading people and can balance support with stretch
• Understands how to implement strategy and drive performance through others
• Has strong commercial and collaborative instincts
• Can take ownership of customer relationships at senior level and lead by example
• Brings experience in a similar sales leadership or national account role - ideally within construction, coatings, or a related industry (but we’re open)
• Experience managing a field-based team and working with large, contractor-led accounts is ideal. A background within construction, coatings, or a related industry would be a bonus - but we value leadership impact over industry knowledge.

Team / Reporting

You’ll report directly into senior leadership and work closely with peers across the commercial functions. The team you’ll lead is experienced and collaborative - they’re looking for someone who’ll champion their ideas, challenge them to grow, and support their success.

Does it sound like a match to you? We’re keen to hear from people ready to make a real impact - apply now