Regional Sales Manager

Metsä Group

Regional Sales Manager at Metsä Wood focusing on profitable growth in Merchant and Industrial channels. Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders for tailored solutions and account management in the South West region of the UK.

Posted 5/18/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver profitable growth with Merchant and Industrial customer channels
Grow machined softwood, panel products, MDF Mouldings, sawn joinery & traded products
Focus on driving market share growth from new business and lapsed customers
Collaborate with Merchant Area Sales Managers
Identify customers using softwood or other Metsä products
Gather product, specification, and volume information
Work with internal stakeholders to build tailored solutions
Provide full account management service and ensure service levels are met
Monitor account performance and develop growth plans
Handle customer issues efficiently and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly dynamic and driven “hunter” sales person
Ability to identify the needs of customers
Industry experience is ideal but ability to learn and sell is essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills
High levels of self-motivation, a drive to succeed, and sales ability
Strong influencing and negotiation skills at all levels
Ability to understand and use financial information to improve profit and volume performance
Good level of IT literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word & Outlook
Knowledge of SAP and CRM is an advantage
Ideally possesses good level of product knowledge across all Metsä Wood product portfolios
Good organisational and strategic planning skills
Flexible team player who is able to use initiative and assist wherever needed
Experience of managing working independently and remotely from the main team
Excellent time management and journey planning skills
Must hold a full driving (preferably clean) licence and be prepared for regular travel with or without overnight stays
Experience of regional travel would be an advantage
Be prepared to locate or reside close to their area of responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive occupational health care
Extensive training and development opportunities
Culture, sports, and bicycle benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

account managementsales abilityfinancial information analysisproduct knowledgenegotiation skillsstrategic planningjourney planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsself-motivationinfluencing skillsflexibilityinitiativetime managementteam player

Certifications

full driving licence