Head of Sales – Global Growth & Instrument Launch

Vantra Partners; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantra Partners seeks an entrepreneurial Head of Sales to lead its next growth phase and international expansion. The role covers OEM partnerships, direct UK lab sales and a 100+ country distribution network, with a new automated diagnostic instrument launch on the horizon.

The successful candidate will own the commercial strategy, build and scale the team, and establish direct operations across Europe. This hands-on leader will align commercial priorities with product development and operations

Qualifications

• Proven track record driving revenue growth.
• Experience in medical diagnostics or healthcare technology.
• Strong understanding of the diagnostics landscape, labs, distribution networks and OEM partnerships.
• Experience developing international markets and establishing new routes to market.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on commercial execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build and scale a commercial operation.
• Ability to translate strategy into measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the commercial strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth and international expansion.
• Maximising opportunities across OEM partnerships, direct sales and international distribution channels.
• Leading the commercial launch of a new automated diagnostic instrument, developing routes to market and driving adoption.
• Establishing direct sales operations across key European markets, reducing reliance on third-party distribution where appropriate.
• Identifying new market opportunities, strategic partnerships and channels for growth.
• Building, developing and scaling the commercial team in line with business objectives.
• Working closely with the wider leadership team to align commercial priorities with product development, operational capabilities and long-term business strategy.
• Taking a data-driven approach to commercial performance, pipeline development and revenue forecasting.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Medical diagnostics

International markets

OEM partnerships

Job description

Vantra Partners seeks an entrepreneurial Head of Sales to lead its next growth phase and international expansion. The role covers OEM partnerships, direct UK lab sales and a 100+ country distribution network, with a new automated diagnostic instrument launch on the horizon.

The successful candidate will own the commercial strategy, build and scale the team, and establish direct operations across Europe. This hands-on leader will align commercial priorities with product development and operations