Regional Sales Manager - North

Assa Abloy Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking a sales manager to oversee business development in the Midlands through to the north of England and Scotland. The role involves managing accounts, developing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong sales background with excellent planning and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing accounts and budgets.
• Passionate about growing and developing our customer base.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conduct client visits and follow up on leads.
• Coordinate customer activity with the Sales team.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Sales background

Planning skills

Negotiation skills

Rapport building

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join Lorient, a trusted leader in high-performance sealing systems, with over 45 years of innovation in fire, smoke, acoustic, and thermal containment solutions. Our products play a vital role in protecting buildings and saving lives, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of the industry through technical excellence and customer partnership.

The primary objective of this position is:

To manage and grow business covering the midlands through to the north of England & Scotland, focusing on account development, project-based quotations, outbound business development, and lead conversion. This includes generating and coordinating new opportunities, managing the “Quote Bank,” and promoting Lorient’s Polyproducts range to maximise sales and market presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conduct regular client visits and follow up on qualified leads.
• Coordinate customer activity with the Internal Sales team.
• Contribute to sales meetings, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and submit quarterly performance reviews.
• Achieve revenue, margin, and KPI targets.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise sales and support product development initiatives.

Ideal candidate

• Have a strong sales background with excellent planning and negotiation skills.
• Be comfortable managing accounts and budgets.
• Have strong rapport building and communication skills.
• Be passionate in growing and develop our customer base.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.