Sales Manager

Commercial Account Manager (North – Field Based) | Territory: Northern England & Scotland | Ideal base: North East (Durham/Newcastle) Are you a commercially driven relationship builder who thrives in a field-based role? Do you enjoy working closely with independent business owners, helping them grow through tailored solutions and strategic support? you must have a strong understanding of retail business, potentially franchise sales or selling into high street retailers. We’re partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation within the retail and distribution sector, supporting a network of independent businesses across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-potential territory and make a tangible impact on commercial performance and long-term partnershp. The Opportunity In this role, you’ll act as the primary commercial partner for a portfolio of independent retailers across Northern England and Scotland. You’ll focus on driving revenue growth, increasing engagement with value-added services, and strengthening long-term relationships. This is a highly autonomous, field-based position suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building trust, and influencing business owners at all levels. What you’ll be doing Managing and developing a portfolio of independent retail partners Driving uptake of commercial solutions including product ranges, finance options, and service offerings Identifying growth opportunities and delivering tailored account strategies Promoting campaigns, offers, and initiatives to maximise partner performance Supporting onboarding of new partners and ensuring early commercial success Conducting regular business reviews to demonstrate value and ROI Collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and product teams Analysing sales data and market trends to inform strategy Maintaining accurate forecasts, pipeline reporting, and territory plans What we’re looking for Proven experience in field-based sales or account management Strong track record of selling solutions or services (ideally into independent or SME businesses) Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills Commercially astute with the ability to present value-led propositions Confident engaging a diverse customer base across different regions and business types Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously Strong organisational and reporting skills (Microsoft Office proficiency essential) Why this role? Opportunity to manage a high-value, growth-focused territory Work with a well-established, market-leading organisation High level of autonomy and ownership A role where you can genuinely influence business success for your customers Collaborative and supportive culture with strong long-term vision Location & travel Field-based across Northern England, Scotland & Northern Ireland Ideal home base: Durham / Newcastle / North East region Regular site visits required Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial drive with relationship management and want to be part of a business that truly supports independent retailers we’d love to hear from you.