Regional Sales Manager - South

Regional Sales Manager – South | Lead Growth for a Disruptive Pet Nutrition Brand

£50,000 + Uncapped Commission | Company Car | Share Scheme | Field-Based (South UK)

The Animal People are proud to exclusively partner with one of the UK’s most innovative and fast-growing pet nutrition companies to recruit a Regional Sales Manager, South. This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-led brand transforming pet food through sustainable, insect-based nutrition.

As Regional Sales Manager, South, you’ll lead commercial expansion across the southern UK’s independent pet retail and wholesale network. You’ll manage a growing field team, build lasting customer partnerships, and represent a brand that’s defining the future of pet nutrition.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive commercial growth across southern-based independent pet retailers and wholesalers
• Leverage existing trade relationships to secure listings and grow brand presence
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team with clear KPIs
• Collaborate with marketing, training, and product teams for successful execution
• Represent the brand at key trade shows, in-store activations, and industry events
• Use insight and performance data to shape strategy and reporting

• Has strong field sales experience in the UK pet industry (South territory experience preferred)
• Holds an established network within independent pet retail and wholesale in the South
• Has successfully led and inspired teams to deliver against targets
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships with commercial partners
• Is passionate about sustainability and innovation in pet nutrition
• Experience with novel or insect-based proteins is a bonus, not essential

• £50,000 base + uncapped commission
• Company vehicle and full expenses
• 25 days holiday
• Employee share scheme – be part of the brand’s success
• Full autonomy and impact as Regional Sales Manager – South
• The opportunity to grow with a pioneering business redefining pet food