Regional Sales Manager
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competetive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Telford, TF7 4LN |
| Company: | Whittan Industrial Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 286 |
Summary
Job Advert
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
and Europe.
We are looking for a Senior Sales Lead to join our busy and growing organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal
role in driving revenue growth, mentoring team members and developing strategic client relationships across the Lockers customer
base & function. This is the ideal role for a proactive leader who has deep understanding of sales processes, customer engagement
and market trends - striving always to be the ‘Unquestionable Market Leader’.
Key Working Relationships
* Group Sales Director, Group Director, Head of Inside Sales
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Sales Strategy:
* Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives.
* Identify new business opportunities and build a robust sales pipeline.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
* Guide and support the sales team in achieving targets and KPIs.
* Mentor junior sales reps and foster a high-performance sales culture.
* Conduct regular performance reviews.
Client Relationship Management:
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
* Act as the main point of contact for high-value clients and complex deals.
* Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.
Reporting & Forecasting:
* Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts, and market analyses.
* Monitor team performance and adjust strategies to meet targets.
* Report directly to senior management with insights and recommendations.
Collaboration:
* Work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams.
* Provide feedback on market needs, product development and promotional efforts.
Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience
Required:
• Proficient in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, with the ability to manage data and workflows effectively.
• Intermediate Excel skills, with experience in generating reports and tracking performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and at all
organizational levels.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Full UK Driving License required; willingness to travel occasionally for meetings or events
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a sales leadership or team lead role within a B2B environment
• Familiarity with design or technical product-based sales
• Proven track record of driving team performance and implementing process improvements
Company Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Medicash Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
For more information, please contact HR@whittan.com [HR@whittan.com]
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
and Europe.
We are looking for a Senior Sales Lead to join our busy and growing organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal
role in driving revenue growth, mentoring team members and developing strategic client relationships across the Lockers customer
base & function. This is the ideal role for a proactive leader who has deep understanding of sales processes, customer engagement
and market trends - striving always to be the ‘Unquestionable Market Leader’.
Key Working Relationships
* Group Sales Director, Group Director, Head of Inside Sales
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Sales Strategy:
* Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives.
* Identify new business opportunities and build a robust sales pipeline.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
* Guide and support the sales team in achieving targets and KPIs.
* Mentor junior sales reps and foster a high-performance sales culture.
* Conduct regular performance reviews.
Client Relationship Management:
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
* Act as the main point of contact for high-value clients and complex deals.
* Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.
Reporting & Forecasting:
* Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts, and market analyses.
* Monitor team performance and adjust strategies to meet targets.
* Report directly to senior management with insights and recommendations.
Collaboration:
* Work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams.
* Provide feedback on market needs, product development and promotional efforts.
Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience
Required:
• Proficient in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, with the ability to manage data and workflows effectively.
• Intermediate Excel skills, with experience in generating reports and tracking performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and at all
organizational levels.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Full UK Driving License required; willingness to travel occasionally for meetings or events
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a sales leadership or team lead role within a B2B environment
• Familiarity with design or technical product-based sales
• Proven track record of driving team performance and implementing process improvements
Company Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Medicash Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
For more information, please contact HR@whittan.com [HR@whittan.com]
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.