Regional Sales Manager (Northwest, Graduate/ Early Career opportunity - Ventilation, Electrical W...

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.