Key Account Manager

Evolve; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to cover the Sussex and Surrey area. This role involves acting as the single point of contact for customers, driving commercial growth through a respiratory portfolio, and engaging with key decision-makers across Primary and Secondary Care. The ideal candidate must be ABPI qualified, have a strong sales track record, and possess in-depth NHS understanding. A competitive salary, exceptional bonus, and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional bonus

Company car or allowance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• ABPI qualified with strong commitment to ethical promotion.
• Demonstrated track record of consistent high-quality sales performance.
• In-depth understanding of NHS structures and decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic customer and account plans for business growth.
• Achieve sales targets, customer satisfaction measures, and project delivery.
• Manage comprehensive account plans across various healthcare sectors.

Skills

Sales performance

NHS landscape understanding

Key Account Management

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Education

ABPI qualification

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference in respiratory medicine? We’re looking for autonomous medical sales professionals looking to join a global pharmaceutical company, with a patient centric approach and a focus on innovation.

Our client is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to join their team covering the Sussex and Surrey area to act as the single point of contact for customers. You’ll work in partnership to develop and deliver solutions that address local healthcare needs while driving commercial growth. This role is responsible for increasing company revenues through the effective promotion of a respiratory portfolio, aligned to national marketing strategy and locally developed customer plans. You will engage and influence key decision-makers across Primary and Secondary Care, including Medicine Management Leads, Respiratory Leads, Finance Directors, KOLs and other relevant decision makers.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary, plus exceptional bonus, company car or allowance, pension, private medical insurance, dental insurance and more!

Make a Real Impact - Contribute to life-changing medicines that directly improve patient lives.

Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements for the Key Account Manager

• ABPI qualified, with a strong commitment to ethical and compliant promotion.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering consistent, high-quality sales performance against ambitious targets.
• In-depth understanding of the NHS landscape, including structures, priorities, and decision-making processes across both Primary and Secondary Care.
• Advanced product and disease knowledge, with the credibility and confidence to communicate complex clinical and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised and strategically minded, with proven expertise in Key Account Management and territory planning to maximise commercial impact.

Role Responsibilities for the Key Account Manager

• Develop and execute strategic customer and account plans to deliver sustainable business growth and long-term value.
• Consistently achieve agreed KPIs, including sales targets, customer satisfaction measures, and successful project delivery.
• Lead the development and management of comprehensive account plans across Secondary Care, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Sub-ICB clusters, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and Practice Clusters.
• Operate to the highest standards of compliance, adhering fully to the ABPI Code of Practice and all internal policies, procedures, and company values.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview process

Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the pharmaceutical recruitment team for full details!

Get to know your recruiter, Katie, on our website : https : / / www.evolveselection.com / the-team / team / katie-fisher

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.