Regional Sales Manager - AFH
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TZ
The Sofidel Group
Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.
We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.
Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!
THE ROLE
Sofidel UK has a rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking sales professional to join our high-performing Away-From-Home team as a Regional Sales Manager. This permanent, full-time role is homebased, covering Scotland and the North of England, with regular travel to meet clients across your region and occasional visits to our office in Leicester. To succeed in this role, you’ll be ideally located within easy reach of your territory. As a Regional Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving growth, strengthening existing client relationships, and expanding our customer base. You’ll represent Sofidel’s innovative and sustainable Away-From-Home products — including our flagship brand Papernet — across a well-established and competitive UK market. We’re looking for a self-motivated, customer-focused individual who thrives on building strong partnerships, spotting opportunities, and delivering results. If you’re driven by challenge and excited to grow with a global leader in hygiene and sustainability — we want to hear from you.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent Sofidel at key marketing events including trade shows, seminars, and client meetings, championing our brand and solutions
Stay ahead of the competition by understanding market trends and proactively overcoming challenges with both new and existing clientsÂ
Identify and secure new business opportunities, expanding our presence in untapped markets
Analyse market data and sales forecasts to shape and support effective sales strategies
Build strong, lasting relationships with customers, becoming a trusted partner in their success
Collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver seamless customer experiences
Drive sales growth while ensuring the highest standards of product quality and customer care
Work closely with customers to understand their unique needs and demonstrate how Sofidel can help them achieve their goals
Provide regular reports and insights to the Country Sales Manager, highlighting key accounts, new business wins, and potential risksÂ
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
What We’re Looking For:
A driven, self-motivated professional with a passion for sales and growth
A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and delivering consistent results
Confident, articulate, and professional communicator who builds trust with ease
Solid experience selling to the corporate sector, with a focus on solution-based sellingÂ
A natural business developer with the ability to identify, pursue, and close new opportunities
Strong background in B2B sales, ideally within competitive or fast-paced industries
Industry knowledge of the paper or hygiene sector is a strong advantage
Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field
Confident in using PowerPoint, Excel and SalesforceÂ
PACKAGE/BENEFITS
Competitive salary + annual bonus
Company car and travel support
Private Health Insurance
Generous pension & Life Assurance (3x salary)
23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with tenure)
Remote working flexibilityÂ
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WHAT WE OFFER
- A full-time employment
- The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
- A dynamic environment based on teamwork
- Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.Â