Area Sales Manager - South of England Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

STADA; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health products is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales in the South of England. The role requires building existing customer accounts and developing new ones, ensuring high profitability. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience, knowledge of health supplements, and excellent relationship-building skills. Competitive salary, company car, and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Annual bonus scheme

Health benefits

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales and customer management background.
• Proven relationship-building skills with a broad regional area.
• Knowledge of nutritional health supplements and vitamins.
• Experience in P&L management and customer management.
• Strong negotiation skills and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by developing existing customer accounts.
• Build new accounts within the South of England.
• Maintain strategic sales and profitability targets.
• Develop long-term partnerships with independent retailers.
• Optimize territory plans and manage daily schedules.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Job description

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories.

STADA UK | Natures Aid – Area Sales Manager – South & London

Field Based – South of England | U.K. | Full-time | Permanent

We are currently searching for an Area Sales Manager to drive sales through developing existing customer accounts and opening and building new accounts. The territory covers the area South of Oxford’s latitude & includes Greater London.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Strategic Sales & Profitability Driver: Consistently achieve and exceed commercial targets by strategically managing territory sales and profitability, while maximising potential through effective deals and new product launches.
• Key Account Relationship Builder: Develop and nurture robust, long-term partnerships with current and new customers comprising of independent retailers, employing a consultative approach to foster growth and ensure high satisfaction.
• Optimized Territory & Performance Manager: Execute a structured territory plan, optimise daily call / journey schedules, and proactively prospect new business to ensure comprehensive market coverage and sustained sales growth.
• Collaborative & Insightful Administrator: Maintain operational excellence through timely administration, effective internal communication, proactive market monitoring, and collaborative teamwork to support overall business objectives.

What We Are Looking For

• Impactful experience within a sales and customer management background
• Proven track record of building relationships with customers, in-person, covering a broad regional area
• Demonstrable knowledge of the natural health sector, including nutritional health supplements, vitamins and herbal products
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in P&L management, forecast and customer management
• A proven strong negotiator with a results-focused mentality
• High awareness of what it takes to succeed in retail and customer focused environments
• Proficient Excel, numeracy, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Clean UK driving licence
• Ability and desire to travel around the South of England on a regular basis with monthly meetings in the Preston office

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive salary, company car, fuel card and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Salary sacrifice Tech‑Scheme.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.