Regional Sales Manager (Northwest, Graduate/ Early Career opportunity – Ventilation, Electrical Wholesale)
1 day ago
Blackburn
National Ventilation is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of innovative ventilation solutions. We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of energy-efficient ventilation products in the market, serving domestic, commercial and industrial applications nationwide. The Role: We are looking for an ambitious, driven and commercially minded professional to join our sales team as a Regional Sales Manager, Northwest. Region includes: BB, BL, CA, CH, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, M, OL, PR, SK, WA, WN. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in technical sales, account management or business development. You will manage and grow sales across a defined territory, working closely with electrical wholesalers and supporting residential new-build projects. We will provide full product and technical/ specification training. Key Responsibilities • Strategically manage the defined territory to maximise the sales opportunities and achieve revenue goals., • Develop and execute plans to grow sales of ventilation systems and electrical products within the electrical wholesale market., • Drive consistent growth in the region by identifying new business opportunities and expanding the customer base., • Sell high-quality stock products to electrical wholesalers, identifying opportunities to upsell, cross sell from competitors., • Develop residential new-build system sales in partnership with electrical wholesalers by understanding project requirements and advising on suitable solutions., • Build and maintain long-term relationships with wholesalers and developers to drive repeat business., • Advise customers on the technical specifications and practical installation of ventilation systems., • Provide solutions to ventilation enquiries, ensuring compliance with the building regulations and customer confidence., • Deliver product demonstrations and training sessions to wholesalers and their teams., • Maintain an organized approach to managing the territory, ensuring efficient use of time and resources., • Keep accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and territory performance in CRM software., • Regularly update forecasts and pipeline information, providing clear insights to senior management., • Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and technical support, to deliver seamless customer service., • Collaborate with logistics and customer service teams to ensure smooth product delivery and customer satisfaction. Experience and Skills required: • Experience selling into electrical wholesalers on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor; or, • Experience working within an electrical wholesaler branch, particularly in sales, account management, internal sales or branch-based commercial roles; or, • Early-career professional with experience in sales, customer service, account management or business development., • Commercial drive and a willingness to develop into a broader Regional Sales Manager position., • Strong relationship-building skills., • A proactive approach to winning and growing business., • The ability to identify opportunities, secure shelf space and increase product sales through wholesale channels., • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities., • Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule., • Full UK driving licence. Desirable: • Experience within sales, wholesale, distribution, construction, manufacturing or electrical sectors., • Experience working with customers in a commercial environment., • Knowledge of ventilation, HVAC, electrical products or building services (not essential). This is an opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer that invests heavily in its people. You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support and the chance to build a successful career in technical sales while working with innovative products and established customers across a thriving industry.