Job-ID: 1072732Category: LegalLocation: Field & Home Based, Locally Agreed, United KingdomPosted: 2026-10-19Closes: 2026-11-02Regional Sales Manager – Co-op Legal Services50,320 to 55,000 dependent on experience, plus a bonus plan and excellent benefits including a company car and private healthcare (Work Level 5)Monday to Saturday (1 in 4 Saturdays), 37.5 hours per week flexible between 9:00am and 9:00pmRemote/home-based with minimal travel across England and WalesDue to the retirement of a long-standing colleague, we’re looking for a Regional Manager to join our Estate Planning team in Co-op Legal Services. We’re the market leader in estate planning, supporting tens of thousands of customers each year, and as we continue to grow, we’re committed to investing in making our services accessible for all.Why this role mattersIn this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support a team of estate planning consultants, making sure that they’re able to provide the best service to our clients. We’ll look to you to make sure that targets are being met and provide training to make sure your team have the skills they need to reach our commercial and client goals.You’ll also support our B2B partner relationships and help us shape customer journeys, so we continue to deliver a service our clients rate as ‘excellent’. You don’t need previous legal experience to be successful in this role, so if you've got the people management skills we need, we can offer you the chance to build your career within an innovative and ethical legal business.What you’ll doLead a team of Estate Planning Consultants, engaging and supporting them to deliver on agreed sales targets, for both estate planning and funeral plansPut in place any performance management frameworks needed to support colleague developmentTrain, coach, and mentor colleagues within the team and across our wider estate planning sales teamsSupport B2B partner relationships, providing training and support as necessaryManage complaint handling and resolutionWork collaboratively with key partners in our operational, legal, risk, and compliance teamsReport directly to our Head of Sales and become a key part of our leadership teamWhat you’ll bringWe’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:Previous experience managing remote or field-based teamsProven experience in consultative salesExperience working in a regulated environmentExperience managing external partner relationshipsA proven ability to meet sales targetsThe ability to train and coach a large team of colleaguesExcellent communication skillsWhy Co-op?At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidaysA pension with up to 10% employer contributionsPrivate healthcareCompany car30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itVirtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progressionCycle-to-work schemeA place you’ll belongWe’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
Regional Sales Manager - Co-op Legal Services employer: The Co-Operative Group
Co-op Legal Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees and the communities it serves. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have access to coaching and training opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme. Our inclusive work culture fosters diversity and belonging, making it a rewarding place to build your career in Manchester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, or Sheffield.
