Regional Sales Manager Job Description

About the Regional Sales Manager Position

Our team at [company] is seeking a motivated and dedicated Regional Sales Manager to implement sales strategies and ensure sales goals are met. In this role, you’ll closely monitor sales trends to make supply decisions and will also assist individual store managers as needed.  

To succeed as a Regional Sales Manager, you’ll use excellent communication and leadership skills to navigate an often high-pressure environment with ease.

Regional Sales Manager Responsibilities

• Promote and sell company products while working with in-store management and marketing teams
• Serve as the point of contact in the region with suppliers, brokers, and distributors
• Set monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals and share them with relevant employees, such as store managers
• Create sales plans to help employees reach goals
• Prepare sales reports to submit to upper management
• Regularly communicate with store managers to answer questions and assist with their needs
• Assist with the hiring and training of sales employees
• Verify stores are managed in compliance with industry and safety regulations, enforcing policies and procedures when needed
• Respond to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints in a timely manner
• Manage budgets and conduct audits when necessary
• Recommend new products by monitoring trends, examining customer needs, and researching competitors 

Regional Sales Manager Requirements

• [2+] years experience as a Sales Manager or [1+] years experience as a Regional Sales Manager or related role
• High school diploma/GED required
• BA/BS in marketing, business, or related field preferred
• Must be able to work well under stress in a high-pressure environment while motivating and leading a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to negotiate 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Superb attention to detail with an ability to analyze sales data
• Basic computer skills