Regional Sales Manager Trade

PPG; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade solutions company in Reading is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to develop and lead their regional trade sales team. You will drive sales, enhance margins, and improve market share performance. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant sales experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary, excellent bonus structure, and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews

Excellent bonus structure - 20%

Company car with fuel card

Private healthcare plans

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least five years relevant sales and team leadership experience.
• Exemplary leadership skills to motivate and influence a team effectively.
• Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a regional sales team to achieve business objectives.
• Increase sales and margins within the Trade Direct segment.
• Collaborate with internal teams for collaborative growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales and team leadership experience

Leadership skills

PC literacy

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Regional Sales Manager

PPG Trade Direct

Full Time | Permeant

The Role:

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will develop and lead our regional trade sales team and support with driving our business strategy for the PPG Direct Trade segment. The purpose of this role is to enhance sales, margins and market share performance.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews

• Excellent bonus structure - 20% with stretch targets to enhance your earnings further

• Company car with company fuel card

• Prive healthcare plans

• Generous pension contributions

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a regional field-based sales team of dedicated Territory Managers, fostering strong relationships across wider PPG organisations to achieve business objectives.

• Increase PPG sales and margins within Trade Direct, providing a total coating solution and expanding market share.

• Enhance PPG’s presence within the Regional AC segment, offering market, opportunity and product expertise.

• Cultivate a detailed understanding of the market segment and demonstrate associated technical expertise.

• To work in collaboration with the Decorating Centre Network, Central Sales and Specification to leverage collaborative growth opportunities.

Skills:

• Degree level or equivalent with at least five years relevant sales and team leadership experience

• Exemplary leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, engage and persuade a team effectively

• PC literate and numerate with high levels of attention to detail

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage and achieve substantial sales and margin targets

• Excellent communication skills at all levels, with strong negotiation and presentation abilities

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.