National Sales Manager

Progress Sales Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales recruitment firm is looking for a National Sales Manager to oversee a team in the pharmaceutical realm. The position requires proven sales and management experience, with the capability to drive growth and engage directly with clients. The successful candidate will lead a talented team and ensure commercial targets are met in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Successful track record in sales within pharmaceutical or medical device sectors.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong commercial relationships and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of seven in business development targeting pharmaceutical and medical devices.
• Engage with clients and ensure meeting of KPIs.
• Strategic planning along with the Commercial team.

Skills

Sales of outsourced laboratory testing services

Management experience

Strong commercial relationships

Job description

National Sales Manager - Outsourced Laboratory Services

Analytical Research, Development and Testing Services to the Pharmaceutical space.

• UK National role.
• Base IRO £75-90k Negotiatbe.
• Car Allowance and expectational benefits

Are you ready to drive meaningful change in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries? Join a leader in analytical research, development, and testing services, who is seeking a dynamic National Sales Manager.

With laboratories across the UK, US, and Europe, they are dedicated to helping clients launch their products safely and efficiently, ultimately improving patients’ lives globally.

Examples of Outsourced Laboratory Services provided

• Analytical Testing
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Quality Control
• Clinical Trials

Role Overview

The National Sales Manager will be responsible for leading a team of seven business development professionals targeting the pharmaceutical and medical device markets. They will lead, motivate, recruit, train and develop their team to ensure all commercial targets are met and exceeded. The role may initially see the appointed person retains some direct sales responsibility for key accounts depending on the seniority of the appointed candidate. Reporting to the Head of Sales and working closely with the Commercial team, this role involves strategic planning, client engagement, and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven success selling outsourced laboratory testing services to the pharmaceutical / medical device space.
• Proven management experience is strongly desired – however we will consider candidates with an exceptional track record of sales success looking to move into leadership.
• Strong commercial relationships and credibility / kudos.

Ready to take on a role with real growth potential in a company that values diversity and inclusion? Apply today!