Regional Sales Manager

Description

As a Regional Sales Manager, it will be your responsibility to lead the sales team and develop new business in your region. Your key responsibilities may vary depending on the specific nature of the organisation and the sectors you operate in, however, some of the typical duties of a Regional Sales Manager may be to:

• Work with the Sales Director to develop a regional sales plan
• Assist Sales Executives to help build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new business opportunities
• Meet regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Identify new product opportunities; products, packaging and service changes by surveying consumer needs and trends and tracking competitors
• Provide regular sales figures and reports to the Sales Director

Typical Rate

The typical salary for a Regional Sales Manager can differ depending on your experience, the individual company, area you will be covering and the seniority of the position. However, you may expect to earn between £45,000 and £65,000 per annum.

Required Skills and Experience

While there are no specific qualifications required to become a Regional Sales Manager, most employers will require you to have the following skills and experience:

• Outstanding people management and development skills and experience
• Previous management experience
• Previous experience of key account management and business development (typically at least 3 years)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer focused attitude
• Outstanding leadership skills

FAQs

• Do I need experience?

  Yes, you will be required to have previous sales experience to become a Regional Sales Manager. For more senior positions, you will also be required to have experience working as a manager. Some employers may also require you to have experience working in the sector they operate in, such as construction, luxury products etc.