Sales Area Manager, EMEA

Loom Talent; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Area Manager for the EMEA region. This hybrid role involves developing and managing distribution networks, leading sales efforts, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background, fluency in English and another European language, and the ability to travel up to 40%. Competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to shape growth in an innovative global company

Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Hybrid work flexibility

International exposure and travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership and distribution network development within the EMEA region.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Fluency in English & proficiency in at least one additional European language.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and manage a regional portfolio.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow distribution networks across the EMEA region.
• Lead and support distributors to achieve sales and market penetration targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships for expansion.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on regional growth strategies.
• Conduct in-person meetings and field visits with distributors and key clients.

Skills

Sales leadership

Distribution network development

Fluency in English

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Loom Talent are thrilled to be recruiting a Sales Area Manager, EMEA for a great business based in Slough.

Our client are a well-known and respected leader within their sector with global operations spanning retail, hospitality, healthcare and more.

The Sales Area Manager, EMEA will lead the sales and distribution strategy across the region. This hybrid role is ideal for a professional that is experienced in building and expanding distribution networks in international markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow distribution networks across the EMEA region.
• Lead and support distributors to achieve sales and market penetration targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships for expansion.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, product) to align on regional growth strategies.
• Conduct regular in-person meetings and field visits with distributors and key clients (up to 40% travel).
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare and present business reports, forecasts, and performance analysis to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership and distribution network development within the EMEA region.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Fluency in English & proficiency in at least one additional European language.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and manage a regional portfolio.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability and willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Previous experience working in a multinational environment or with international teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to shape growth in an innovative global company
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Hybrid work flexibility
• International exposure and travel