Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Education Sector
Location: Yorkshire / The North
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus OTE of £12,500+ and £500/month car allowance
Job Type: Hybrid (Work from Home and Field-Based)
About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join their team, focusing on the education sector in the South West and Wales territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is passionate about education and has experience building relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the education sector across the South West and Wales region.
- Identify and engage with key decision-makers, including facilities managers, procurement officers, and school administrators, to promote a range of education-focused products.
- Showcase and sell innovative products.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, cold calling, attending educational conferences, and leveraging existing relationships.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes.
- Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs.
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions.
- Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve any issues, and explore new business opportunities.
- Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and territory plans to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the education sector or selling to educational institutions.
- Strong network of contacts within the South West and Wales education community is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse client base across a wide geographic area.
- Willingness to travel frequently within Yorkshire / the North, with occasional travel to other regions.
- Valid UK driving license.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
- Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone.
- Opportunity to work with a market-leading company known for innovation and quality in the education sector.
- Comprehensive training and continuous professional development.
- Supportive team environment and a strong culture of collaboration.
If you are a dynamic sales professional with a passion for education and a track record of success, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their team and make a difference in the education sector!