National Sales Manager - Retail

Evolve Selection; Leicester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Salary & Benefits

Product Portfolio

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Evolve Selection is recruiting a commercially driven National Sales Manager to lead growth across Eye Care, Ear Care and Nasal Care within UK Specialist Retail. The role leads a team and shapes the UK sales strategy, building strong relationships with key customers and delivering ambitious commercial targets.

This is a full-time permanent position with occasional travel to the head office in the East Midlands. A competitive salary plus bonus, car allowance and pension are on offer.

Qualifications

• Commercial acumen with ability to translate objectives into growth.
• Strong relationship building and negotiation with stakeholders.
• Experience in pharmacy retail is a plus and advantageous.
• Data-driven with the ability to shape strategy and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy and brand growth across UK retail channels.
• Build and lead strategic customer partnerships with national and regional pharmacy chains.
• Own sales performance and deliver revenue and EBITDA targets through data-led decisions.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team of account managers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Evolve have partnered with a growing healthcare business to recruit a commercially driven National Sales Manager to lead growth across its Specialist Retail channels, covering Eye Care, Ear Care and Nasal Care. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the UK sales strategy, build key customer relationships, drive brand performance and lead a talented team. Whether you're an experienced Sales Leader or an ambitious National Account Manager ready for the next step, this could be the perfect opportunity to make your mark!

This is a full-time permanent position with occasional travel to our client’s head office in the East Midlands.

What’s on offer?

• Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary of £60,000 DOE, plus exceptional bonus, car allowance, pension and more!
• Innovative Product Portfolio - Work with a leading product range in a specialist retail market.
• Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements for the National Sales Manager

• Commercial Acumen & Strategic Thinking - A commercially minded individual who can identify growth opportunities, develop effective sales strategies and turn business objectives into tangible results. You'll have the ambition and drive to make a real impact on brand performance and business growth.
• Exceptional Relationship Building & Negotiation Skills - A natural relationship builder with the confidence to influence and engage key customers and stakeholders. Experience within pharmacy retail would be advantageous, particularly an established network of industry contacts, but we're equally open to exceptional candidates from other sectors.
• Sales Performance & Results-Driven Approach - A proven ability to deliver against commercial targets, identify new business opportunities and maximise sales performance. You'll be confident using data and market insights to shape decisions, drive growth and deliver commercial success.
• Leadership Potential & Collaborative Mindset - Someone who leads through influence, inspires those around them and enjoys developing others. Previous people management experience isn't essential – we're equally interested in ambitious National Account Managers who demonstrate the right leadership qualities, commercial mindset and desire to take the next step in their career.

Role Responsibilities for the National Sales Manager

• Drive Commercial Strategy & Brand Growth - Take ownership of the UK retail HCP channel strategy, developing and executing ambitious commercial plans that accelerate brand performance, maximise market opportunities and deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth.
• Build & Lead Strategic Customer Partnerships - Develop influential relationships with key decision-makers across national and regional pharmacy chains, independent retailers and wholesalers. Lead high-level commercial negotiations, securing strategic partnerships and maximising opportunities for long‑term mutual growth.
• Own Sales Performance & Deliver Results - Lead the commercial performance of the retail channel, driving revenue and EBITDA targets through effective sales strategies, data‑led decision‑making and a relentless focus on execution. Identify opportunities to increase market share, strengthen brand presence and outperform commercial objectives.
• Inspire & Develop a High‑Performing Team - Lead, coach and empower a team of Key Account Managers, setting clear objectives and KPIs while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Work cross‑functionally to bring commercial strategies to life and deliver ambitious business goals.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview process

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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