Regional Sales Manager - South
Location: South England
Salary: Up to £60,000
OTE: + 25,000
Our client, a global leader in technical fire protection solutions, is seeking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager to join their UK Sales team. With over 25 locations in 15 countries and a reputation for innovation, quality, and precision, they develop and implement integrated fire protection systems across diverse industries.
This field-based role covers the South region of the UK and reports directly to the Managing Director.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven track record in sales or senior sales roles, ideally within technical or solution-based industries.
Demonstrated success in new customer acquisition and account development.
Experience engaging with consultants, specifiers, or influencers in a B2B environment.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver CPD sessions and similar educational content to professional audiences.
Commercial acumen with the ability to produce accurate and compelling solutions.
Familiarity with tendering processes and contractual frameworks.
Comfortable working independently and managing a sales territory without direct reports. Key Soft Skills
Relationship Building: Able to establish trust and rapport with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Communication: Clear, confident, and persuasive communicator, both in writing and in person.
Presentation Skills: Comfortable delivering engaging and informative presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Initiative & Drive: Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
Adaptability: Able to tailor approach to different customer types, sectors, and project requirements.
Problem Solving: Analytical thinker who can identify customer needs and propose effective solutions.
Time Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams and contributes positively to company culture and objectives. Core Focus Areas
New Business Development: Proactively identify and secure new customers across the South region.
Account Growth: Strengthen and expand relationships with existing customers to increase share of wallet.
Consultant Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants through regular visits and technical discussions.
CPD Presentations: Deliver high-quality CPD presentations to consultants and industry professionals, positioning the company as a thought leader. General Requirements
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally at all levels.
Strong understanding of tendering and contractual processes.
Self-motivated and results-driven, with no direct people management responsibilities. Objectives of the Role
Develop and execute a dynamic sales strategy for the South region.
Achieve targeted order intake and margin performance.
Build high-level relationships within target accounts and sectors.
Contribute to the overall success of the South West Region's sales targets. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Activity levels vs. targets.
Number and quality of new customer acquisitions.
Growth in revenue and margin from existing accounts.
Frequency and impact of consultant visits.
Number and quality of CPD presentations delivered.
Quotation and order conversion rates. Key Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Develop existing customer relationships to drive growth and retention.
Maintain and convert a robust quotation portfolio.
Analyse competitor pricing and activity to improve sales strategy, conversion rates and profitability.
Organise and lead monthly sales reviews and meetings.
Attend and contribute to national sales meetings.
Provide accurate order forecasts and KPIs on schedule.
Actively contribute to broader company initiatives and goals.
Application If this sounds like a role for you, please apply bellow, or email Jack at (url removed)