National Sales Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company car allowance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a long-established UK manufacturer in the medical plastics sector to recruit a National Sales Manager. This role drives growth across Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and medical sectors with full sales cycle ownership and a strategic business development focus.

You’ll lead from lead generation through to securing contracts, attend industry events, and collaborate with technical teams to translate needs into innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven sales success and established connections in Medical, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare sectors.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards for medical devices (preferred).
• Proficiency with CRM systems and tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales and business development plan for the medical sector.
• Identify and win new business with key accounts, OEMs, and brand owners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Represent the business at trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events.
• Analyse customer needs, market developments, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with technical experts to translate customer requirements into solutions.
• Track performance against KPIs, report results, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

National Sales Manager - Medical Plastics
Salary: up to £60,000 + commission + company car allowance
Hybrid (UK, with travel as required)

Yolk Recruitment are working in partnership with a long-established and innovative UK manufacturer specialising in precision plastic products. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures injection moulding solutions that are exported worldwide and used across a diverse range of industries.

They are now looking for an experienced National Sales Manager to drive growth in the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and medical sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customer partnerships.

The Role

As a National Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering the company’s growth strategy within the medical space. You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle - from generating leads and building long-term client relationships through to negotiating terms and securing new contracts.

You’ll also play a key role in shaping the business development plan, identifying opportunities, and representing the company at industry events.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Develop and execute an annual Sales & Business Development Plan for the medical sector.
• Identify and win new business with key accounts, OEMs, and brand owners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Represent the business at trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events.
• Analyse customer needs, market developments, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with technical experts to translate customer requirements into innovative solutions.
• Track performance against KPIs, report results, and make recommendations for improvements.

The Person

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven sales success and established connections in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare industries.
• A strong track record in winning new business and developing long-term client partnerships.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards for medical devices (preferred).
• Proficiency with CRM systems.
• The ability to work independently, with a proactive and results-driven approach.

What’s on offer?

• Basic salary up to £60,000
• Commission structure
• Company car allowance
• The chance to play a key role in the growth of a respected UK manufacturer
• Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility