Regional Account Manager (London)

Regional Account Manager – London Location: Field Based – London Salary: Competitive + Bonus up to 15% + Company Car + Benefits Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building relationships, growing accounts and winning new business? 4Leisure Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading global swim and leisure brand to recruit a Regional Account Manager to cover the London territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to take ownership of an established territory, develop existing customer relationships and identify new opportunities across a diverse portfolio of leisure facilities and independent retailers. You'll be joining a recognised and innovative brand where you'll have the autonomy to manage your territory, build strong customer partnerships and make a real impact on regional sales performance. About the Role As Regional Account Manager, you'll be responsible for driving sales and maximising commercial opportunities across your London territory. The role combines account management, business development, sales and merchandising, so every day will be different. You'll spend your time visiting customers, developing relationships, presenting new products, identifying opportunities and ensuring the brand is represented effectively at every site. You'll manage a portfolio of existing accounts while actively looking for opportunities to expand the customer base and grow revenue. Key Responsibilities Manage, develop and grow a portfolio of leisure and retail accounts across London. Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales and margin targets. Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers. Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory. Develop existing accounts through effective upselling and cross-selling. Present new and seasonal product ranges and secure purchase orders. Balance forward-order business with ongoing replenishment opportunities. Deliver engaging product knowledge and merchandising training to customers and their teams. Ensure strong visual merchandising and brand standards are maintained at customer sites. Plan and manage an efficient programme of customer visits across the territory. Maintain accurate records of customer activity, sales and opportunities. Work collaboratively with internal marketing teams to increase brand engagement and sales. Retain and develop existing contracted business while continually identifying opportunities for growth. About You We're looking for a confident, commercially focused and customer-driven sales professional who enjoys being out in the field and building genuine relationships with customers. You'll ideally have a minimum of two years' experience in sales or account management, with experience within retail, leisure, sports, textiles or a similar environment being advantageous. You'll be: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Commercially aware with a strong focus on achieving targets. Comfortable negotiating and influencing at different levels. Proactive when it comes to developing new business. Highly organised, with excellent planning and time-management skills. Able to manage multiple customers, priorities and opportunities effectively. Passionate about delivering excellent customer service. Confident presenting products and commercial opportunities. Comfortable working independently in a field-based role. Hands-on and commercially aware when it comes to merchandising and brand presentation. A full UK driving licence holder, with the ability to travel throughout London. What's on Offer? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and internationally recognised brand within the swim and leisure sector. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary Bonus of up to 15% Company car Pension Life insurance An established customer portfolio The opportunity to develop and grow a London territory A varied and autonomous field-based position The opportunity to work with a recognised and innovative leisure brand Interested? If you're an experienced sales or account management professional looking for your next field-based opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. This role would suit someone who enjoys being out on the road, developing strong customer relationships and taking ownership of their own territory. Whether your background is in leisure, retail, sports, textiles or another customer-focused sales environment, we'd be keen to speak with you. Apply today through 4Leisure Recruitment! TPBN1_UKTJ