Regional Sales Manager – Major Scottish Wholesaler – Central Scotland – up to £45,000 + bonus and company car/allowance

My client is one of Scotland’s largest independent drinks wholesalers. This ius an opportunity to join a well-established, ambitious and growing business with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional products and customer service across Scotland and the North of England. Supplying a diverse customer base, the company prides itself on building long-term partnerships, providing a top level drinks range and investing in its people.

As a Regional Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing customer relationships, driving sales growth and identifying new business opportunities across your designated territory. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales person who enjoys building lasting partnerships!

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• Autonomy to manage your own territory and customer portfolio.

Key Regional Sales Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an established portfolio of customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the region.
• Deliver regular customer visits to understand business needs and identify further opportunity.
• Achieve and exceed sales, margin and growth targets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and maximise account profitability.
• Prepare customer quotations and proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure outstanding customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales forecasts using CRM systems.

Key Regional Sales Manager Qualities:

• Proven experience in drinks FMCG with an on-trade network in the area
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Results-driven with a passion for achieving targets.
• Organised with excellent time management skills.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within wholesale, distribution, FMCG or a related industry would be advantageous and IS ESSENTIAL.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitmentor call 0207 790 2666.