Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager – CPM UK

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

£37,500 per annum + up to £3,000 bonus, company car, laptop, phone.

Experienced field team manager with strong knowledge of selling convenience, capable of motivating a fast‑paced, ambitious team of sales executives. Inspirational Regional Sales Manager required to work for CPM and represent the global drinks brand Diageo.

• Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, build and nurture a strong bond across your team, sharing best practice to deliver against all sales and activation targets.
• Train and coach your team to deliver the right tailored solution for every outlet that delivers the best possible return for both the outlet and Diageo.
• Encourage your team to consistently find new opportunities to increase visibility and rate of sale.
• Partner with the wider CPM team to deliver the brand and regional growth strategy, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the CPM and Diageo businesses.

• Experienced and knowledgeable about the convenience sector, able to guide the team and create well‑judged plans to grow the Diageo business.
• Have prior experience managing a sales team to deliver targets across a broad range of measures.
• Problem‑solving ability, proactively seeking ways to improve processes and perceptions for the benefit of CPM and Diageo.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills, experience in evaluation, data analysis, and report writing.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Happy to stay overnight from time to time, travel across the territory, and attend regional and national meetings.

• Salary: £37,500 plus up to £3,000 bonus per annum.
• Flexible hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday.
• Holiday package: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to 25.
• Pension plan:
  Secure your future with a pension plan.
• Company vehicle:
  Enjoy a company vehicle.
• Tablet & mobile phone.
• Life assurance:
  Enjoy peace of mind with 1× life assurance.
• DIGICARE+ App:
  Convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions, expert nutritionist advice, and gym membership discounts – all in one place.

CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

CPM is an equal opportunities employer, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Sales and Business Development

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services