Job description

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm

Salary: £30-40K plus very competitive bonus structure

Benefits: 20 Holidays + Bank Holidays, attractive pension scheme, Perkbox membership, company carJob Title:

Regional Sales Manager

Location: Stoke, UK (Regional – travel required)
Reporting to: Sales Director / Managing Director

About Quest Employment

Quest Employment is one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies, providing high-quality staffing solutions across industrial, commercial, technical, and professional sectors. With a strong national presence and a reputation for service excellence, we partner with clients to deliver flexible, reliable, and tailored recruitment solutions.

Role Overview

The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth across a defined region by developing new business, expanding existing client relationships, and leading regional sales activity. This role plays a key part in delivering Quest Employment’s commercial strategy while ensuring high standards of service, compliance, and brand representation.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with Quest Employment’s overall growth objectives
Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment services
Grow revenue and margin from existing key accounts through account development and upselling
Manage and deliver against regional sales targets and KPIs

Client Relationship Management

Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
Act as a senior point of contact for strategic and high-value clients
Lead negotiations on commercial terms, pricing, and service agreements
Ensure client satisfaction and retention through regular reviews and service improvement plans

Leadership & Collaboration

Work closely with Branch Managers and recruitment teams to convert sales opportunities into successful placements
Coach and support branch-based sales activity, sharing best practice and market insight
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and compliance teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality client experience

Market & Performance Management

Monitor regional market trends, competitor activity, and client demand
Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates
Ensure all sales activity complies with UK employment legislation and internal compliance standards

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a senior sales or business development role within recruitment. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of sales experience
Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
Experience managing large, multi-site or regional client portfolios
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region

Desirable

Experience working within a high-volume or multi-sector recruitment agency
Previous responsibility for regional sales strategy or team leadership
Strong understanding of UK recruitment compliance and legislation

Personal Attributes

Commercially driven and results-focused
Confident, credible, and professional when engaging at senior client level
Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong self management skills

What We Offer

Competitive salary with an attractive commission and bonus structure
Company car or car allowance
Huge opportunities for career progression within a national recruitment business
Supportive, performance-driven culture with ongoing training and development