[Hiring] Regional Sales Manager @Co-op

Role Description

Due to the retirement of a long-standing colleague, we’re looking for a Regional Manager to join our Estate Planning team in Co-op Legal Services. We’re the market leader in estate planning, supporting tens of thousands of customers each year, and as we continue to grow, we’re committed to investing in making our services accessible for all.

In this role, you’ll:

• Recruit, manage, and support a team of estate planning consultants.
• Ensure targets are being met and provide training for your team.
• Support B2B partner relationships and help shape customer journeys.
• Deliver a service our clients rate as ‘excellent’.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing remote or field-based teams.
• Proven experience in consultative sales.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Experience managing external partner relationships.
• A proven ability to meet sales targets.
• The ability to train and coach a large team of colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Lead a team of Estate Planning Consultants, engaging and supporting them to deliver on agreed sales targets, for both estate planning and funeral plans.
• Put in place any performance management frameworks needed to support colleague development.
• Train, coach, and mentor colleagues within the team and across our wider estate planning sales teams.
• Support B2B partner relationships, providing training and support as necessary.
• Manage complaint handling and resolution.
• Work collaboratively with key partners in our operational, legal, risk, and compliance teams.
• Report directly to our Head of Sales and become a key part of our leadership team.

Benefits

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance).
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Company car.
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands.
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice.
• 24/7 colleague support service.
• Training and support for your development and career progression.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.