Hours: Monday Friday 8am 4.30pm Salary: £30-40K plus bonus Benefits: 20 Holidays BankHolidays, attractive pension scheme,Perkboxmembership, company car Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: Northampton, UK (Regional travel required) Reporting to: Sales Director / Managing Director About Quest Employment Quest Employment is one of the UKs leading recruitment agencies, providing high-quality staffing solutions across industrial, commercial, technical, and professional sectors. With a strong national presence and a reputation for service excellence, we partner with clients to deliver flexible, reliable, and tailored recruitment solutions. Role Overview The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth across a defined region by developing new business, expanding existing client relationships, and leading regional sales activity. This role plays a key part in delivering Quest Employments commercial strategy while ensuring high standards of service, compliance, and brand representation. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with Quest Employments overall growth objectives Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment services Grow revenue and margin from existing key accounts through account development and upselling Manage and deliver against regional sales targets and KPIs Client Relationship Management Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders Act as a senior point of contact for strategic and high-value clients Lead negotiations on commercial terms, pricing, and service agreements Ensure client satisfaction and retention through regular reviews and service improvement plans Leadership & Collaboration Work closely with Branch Managers and recruitment teams to convert sales opportunities into successful placements Coach and support branch-based sales activity, sharing best practice and market insight Collaborate with marketing, operations, and compliance teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality client experience Market & Performance Management Monitor regional market trends, competitor activity, and client demand Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates Ensure all sales activity complies with UK employment legislation and internal compliance standards Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in a senior sales or business development role within recruitment Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets Experience managing large, multi-site or regional client portfolios Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region Desirable Experience working within a high-volume or multi-sector recruitment agency Previous responsibility for regional sales strategy or team leadership Strong understanding of UK recruitment compliance and legislation Personal Attributes Commercially driven and results-focused Confident, credible, and professional when engaging at senior client level Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive salary with an attractive commission and bonus structure Company car or car allowance Opportunities for career progression within a national recruitment business Supportive, performance-driven culture with ongoing training and development