Regional Sales Manager – South West

To help us assess suitability for this role, we ask all applicants to confirm the following as part of their application:

• What is your current Right to Work status in the UK?
• Do you currently require, or will you require in the future, visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
• Do you have proven sales experience within the heating industry?

Navien UK Ltd is seeking a Regional Sales Manager with a strong background in plumbing and heating sales. This is a field-based role responsible for promoting and selling Navien’s high-quality range of domestic heating solutions, including gas and oil boilers, heat pumps, and water heaters. You will play a key role in driving regional sales growth by developing strong relationships with plumbing merchants and installers, while identifying and converting new business opportunities. This role suits a commercially driven individual who understands the heating market and thrives on building long‑term customer partnerships.

Available Regions: This is a field-based role working across the following South West postcodes: BA, BH, BS, DT, EX, PL, PO, SN, SO, SP, TA, TQ, TR.

If you have the skills and experience in sales within the heating industry to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full Time, Field-Based.

Department: Sales

Salary range: £35 - 40K

Experience: Entry

Education: No formal education required. However, background in manufacturing sales is highly desirable.

Job Location: England, United Kingdom

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Regional Sales Manager or similar role within the plumbing and heating industry.
• Background in manufacturing sales is highly desirable, with knowledge of plumbing & heating industry distribution channels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and support a sales team.
• In‑depth knowledge of domestic gas and oil boilers.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, able to work independently to achieve targets.
• Strong commercial awareness, understanding pricing strategies and industry agreements.
• Ability to create and implement sales initiatives and incentives to improve regional performance.
• Experience working with plumbing merchants, installers, local authorities, and social housing organisations is advantageous.

What we offer:

• Be part of a leading manufacturer in the heating industry.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to drive growth in a key regional market.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive sales environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing existing relationships with plumbing merchants and installers while developing new business opportunities to drive regional sales growth.
• Building strong, long‑term relationships with installers, merchants, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identifying new sales opportunities to expand Navien’s market presence within your region.
• Advising customers by understanding their requirements and recommending tailored heating solutions.
• Acting as the link between customers and internal teams to ensure clear communication and effective service delivery.
• Resolving customer concerns proactively to build trust and support long‑term partnerships.
• Generating new leads, enquiries, and sales, converting opportunities into sustained business growth.
• Reporting on sales performance through regular reports and forecasts, tracking progress against key metrics.
• Using promotions and discounts to drive sales while maintaining profitability.