Area Sales Manager - Vitamins & Supplements - Southern England & London

STADA Thornton & Ross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health supplement manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales in Southern England and London. The role involves developing existing customer accounts and opening new ones while building relationships with health food retailers and pharmacies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly in the natural health sector, and must possess excellent negotiation skills. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building relationships in pharmacy and health food retail.
• Demonstrable expertise in nutritional health supplements and herbal products.
• Strong negotiation and results-focused mentality.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by developing existing accounts and opening new customer accounts.
• Develop robust partnerships with health food retailers and pharmacies.
• Maintain operational excellence through timely administration and teamwork.

Skills

Sales relationship building

Knowledge of natural health products

P&L management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company description :

STADA Group UK

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. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

Natures Aid

Area Sales Manager

Vitamins & Supplements

Southern England & London

Field Based | Full-time | Permanent

We are currently searching for an Area Sales Manager with a background in our market, to drive sales through developing existing customer accounts and opening and building new accounts. The territory covers the area South of Oxfords 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 vitamins & supplements product launches.
• Key Account Relationship Builder: Develop and nurture robust, long‑term partnerships with current and new customers comprising of independent health food retailers and pharmacies, 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

• Proven track record of building relationships with pharmacy & health food retailer customers, in‑person, covering a broad regional area
• Demonstrable expertise in natural health sector products, including nutritional health supplements, vitamins and herbal products
• Impactful experience within a sales and customer management background
• 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

• Competitive salary, company car, fuel card and annual bonus scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates
• 24 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 (providing 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.