Regional Sales Manager

Gekko is recruiting for a Regional Sales Manager to work on behalf of our global computing brand, employed and managed by Gekko.

As Regional Manager you will lead, coach and inspire a team of Market Managers and in-store Sales Specialists, working with the National Sales Manager you will motivate your team to excel in driving sales and increasing brand advocacy. You will support your regional team in achieving agreed objectives and key results by building and maintaining strong partner relationships, monitoring the retail landscape, driving sell-out, and enhancing the consumer journey through comprehensive training and customer experience knowledge.

We’re looking for a confident people leader with a background in sales and team management, alongside an interest in technology or a comprehension of the retail landscape, including omnichannel strategies. Experience in identifying business development opportunities via relationships, insight and proactive strategic thinking is advantageous but not essential.

Your Package:

• A salary of £38,000 per annum plus up to 10% bonus

• Company car or Car Allowance

• Full time, 12 month contract (Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend requirement)

• 22 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays + buy and sell holiday options

• Support through our employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription

Your Role:

The core responsibilities of this position will be:

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of Market Managers and Sales Specialists to achieve sales and brand advocacy targets, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

• Compile and analyse weekly regional feedback and insights, identifying key trends and implementing effective actions and solutions.

• Develop and execute regional plans in alignment with our sales and partner marketing strategies.

• Ensure brand standards and display fixtures are maintained to a high standard in your region

• Reporting based on regional and national output from the retail and field teams

• Overseeing the implementation of the strategic brand vision in your region by attending and contributing to events and creating opportunities to see and experience

• Take ownership of the regional and national targets, driving sell-out performance.

Do you have what it takes?

The Regional Sales Manager role will be perfect for you if you:

• You have a proven track record of leading, developing and managing team performance, with a strong analytical approach to driving sales.

• You have experience of working within field sales and/or retail environments.

• You can analyse data, identify trends, present insights and make recommendations.

• You excel at building and maintaining strong relationships at all levels, including senior management and influencing key stakeholders.

• Training engagement on sales or products in both 1:1 and group situations

• Strong communication skills (written and spoken)

• Have a full UK driving licence

This position offers a 12-month contract and is field-based covering a given region, with nationwide travel and weekend working on a rotational basis (a minimum of 1 in every 4 weeks to support weekends sales teams, along with flexibility on key trading dates, such as bank holidays)

To progress your application, you will be asked to upload both a CV and a profile video alongside the completed application form. Please note that applications submitted without the profile video cannot be processed.

Gekko, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty in everything we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.