Regional Sales Manager - North

ASR International; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid company car

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A global market leader in building materials seeks a Managing Director to lead a sales team in the Northern region. This role requires an inspiring leader with proven experience in building materials or construction. The ideal candidate will develop strategies to foster team performance, strengthen customer relationships, and drive business growth. The position offers a highly competitive salary, hybrid company car, and an excellent benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity to shape future developments within the organization.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of leadership experience in relevant industries.
• Ability to inspire and develop sales teams.
• Experience in account growth and customer strategy.
• Commercially driven, with experience of growing accounts and developing customer strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 7 Sales & Key Account Managers.
• Build strong customer relationships with decision-makers.
• Drive account performance and identify business opportunities.
• Deliver market insights adapting strategies to trends.
• Drive collaboration across functions, ensuring first‑class customer service and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Strategic thinking

Commercially driven

Job description

Managing Director at ASR International Ltd | Headhunter | Recruitment | Interiors | Retained Search | 07946126863 | [e-mail]

Regional Sales Manager – Northern Region

We are partnered with a market-leading international manufacturer that is going through an exciting period of growth and change. With strong backing from a global brand and a highly supportive senior leadership team, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the next phase of development.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced people leader to take responsibility for a team of 7 Sales & Key Account Managers across the North of England. This role is all about inspiring, developing, and leading—ensuring your team executes the wider business strategy, drives incremental growth, and strengthens customer relationships across key channels, including:

• Regional House Builders
• Main Contractors & Sub-Contractors
• Social Housing Providers (HA’s / LA’s)

You’ll work closely with the Sales Director, turning strategy into action on the ground and ensuring delivery against ambitious growth plans. This is a hands‑on leadership role where coaching, development, and high‑performance culture are at the core.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing sales team, setting clear goals and supporting achievement.
• Build and manage strong customer relationships with senior decision‑makers across contracts, projects, and merchant partners.
• Review and drive account performance, identifying new business development opportunities.
• Deliver market insights and adapt strategy to evolving customer and sector trends.
• Drive collaboration across functions, ensuring first‑class customer service and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the team.

The Person

• Proven leadership experience (2 – 4 years +) within building materials, construction, interiors, or bathrooms sector (industry background preferred but not essential).
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
• Strategic thinker who can turn plans into measurable performance.
• Commercially driven, with experience of growing accounts and developing customer strategies.
• Energetic, ambitious, and adaptable — able to thrive in a fast‑changing environment.

The Package

Highly competitive base salary

Hybrid company car

Excellent benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leader, work with an exceptional senior leadership team, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business in the Northern region.

If you would like more information and a confidential chat, please don't hesitate to get in touch below.

T: 0161 327 4561 or 07946126 863

E: [e-mail]

W: www.asr-international.co.uk

ASR International specialises in Commercial, Operational and Sales‑based roles throughout GB; our expertise lies with manufacturers and distributors within the bathroom, brassware, sanitaryware and interiors sectors for senior‑level appointments and Directors.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Management
• Building Construction, Wholesale Building Materials, and Construction