Regional Sales Manager

Visum Recruitment is pleased to represent a well-established Distribution Company in the search for an experienced Regional Sales Manager covering the East Midlands (Nottingham and Derby) to support their continued growth.

This role offers a strategic position within the business, focused on driving new client acquisition and fostering long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong industry experience, a results-driven mindset, and a proven ability to convert prospects into loyal customers.

Sales Manager Job Overview

• Lead Generation and conversion
• Prospect and engage potential customers through research, networking, and outreach
• Partner with our Sales and Marketing Director to create tailored sales strategies
• Deliver persuasive pitches, demos, and proposals that close deals
• Own the sales cycle from initial contact to contract negotiation
• Customer Engagement
• Travel regionally to meet clients in person and build strong, trust-based relationships
• Understand client challenges and craft solutions that align with our offerings
• Provide an exceptional first experience for new customers
• Work closely with internal sales and operations teams to ensure customers are looked after
• Seamlessly transition new customers to our Key Account Managers and Site
• Services Team
• Ensure smooth handovers for long-term relationship success

Sales Manager Requirements

• Proven sales or business development experience in the industrial components, consumables and services sector (MRO)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled negotiator with a strong ability to close deals
• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and comfortable working independently

Sales Manager Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable)
• Company discretionary bonus
• 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays