Regional Sales Manager Cleanroom UK & Ireland

Knutsford, Newbury Cleanroom
Full-time
Permanent

About a career with Elis

About Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

Sales Leadership & Growth

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing regional sales team
Develop and execute short and long-term sales strategies to achieve profitable growth
Drive new business acquisition across target sectors and geographic regions
Maximise add-on sales, cross-selling opportunities and account development
Ensure delivery of sales targets, retention objectives and commercial KPIs
Build a strong sales culture focused on performance, collaboration and customer success

Business Development & Strategy

Identify new market opportunities, industry segments and potential acquisitions
Develop strategic growth plans aligned with Elis business objectives
Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions where required
Represent the Cleanroom business within Group networks and industry forums
Manage key customer relationships and support contract renewals

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers
Understand industry trends and communicate the value of Elis solutions effectively
Engage with stakeholders including CEOs, CFOs, Procurement Teams, Production Managers and Quality Managers
Partner with customers to deliver innovative contamination control solutions

Industry Networking & Market Presence

Attend industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities
Build relationships with industry associations, consultants and regulatory bodies
Stay informed on developments within pharmaceutical, life sciences and cleanroom environments
Promote the Elis brand and strengthen market recognition

Team Development

Recruit, mentor and develop talent within the sales function
Provide regular coaching, performance management and succession planning
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across the team

What We're Looking For

Commercial leadership & profitable growth

Critical competency

Proven ability to deliver profitable sales growth
Strong focus on new sales, add-on sales, cross-selling and retention
Able to translate strategy into concrete sales objectives and actions
Strong understanding of pipeline management, pricing and account profitability
Results-oriented with a high level of personal drive
Acting as the external face of the business

People leadership & coaching