Sales Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - UK & Ireland

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing distribution seeks a Sales Director to manage and grow sales across the UK & Ireland. The role requires a track record in B2B capital equipment sales and a strong network in Tier 1 pharmaceutical companies. The successful candidate will drive sales growth and oversee strategic initiatives within the Life Sciences sector.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Pension

Free Car Parking

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B capital equipment sales to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• A current network of Key Decision Makers in Tier 1 pharmaceutical companies.
• A full UK driving license and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Life Sciences Business Unit Equipment Sales in the UK & Ireland.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan with milestones and KPIs.
• Manage one Irish Life Sciences Salesperson and liaise with customers.

Skills

B2B capital equipment sales

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Sales Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - UK & Ireland, Bedford

Client: Beautiful Recruitment

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Sales Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - UK & Ireland

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Pension

Free Car Parking

DIS x 4

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Our client is the market leading distributor of manufacturing equipment to blue chip companies in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and electronics sectors.

With over 40 years of trading, they have built a solid reputation for supplying the very best, gold standard capital equipment across the Manufacturing Industries they serve in the UK and Ireland. They are known for their in-house technical engineering expertise, customer-centric solutions, and project management to support the delivery, installation, and service of premium manufacturing equipment throughout the purchasing and after-sales process.

This is a premier, technical distributor of pharmaceutical production equipment, serving clients like GSK and AstraZeneca, with excellent repeat business in the UK & Ireland, and is a role you could be proud to join.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sales Director role has been created to grow and manage sales of manufacturing equipment to the Life Science Sector across the UK & Ireland. The company supplies top-tier capital equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing, including packaging inspection, automation, sterilization, and packaging equipment.

Aims & Objectives:

• Grow the Life Sciences Business Unit Equipment Sales in the UK & Ireland
• Review and expand the supplier base for the Life Sciences Product Range
• Develop "The Life Science Brand" in key accounts, especially Tier 1 & Tier 2 pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts
• Liaise with customers and update them on order status and projects
• Manage one Irish Life Sciences Salesperson and Irish Equipment Suppliers
• Increase sales through direct interaction with major pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the UK and Ireland
• Develop, present, and execute a strategic sales plan with milestones and KPIs for the next 3-5 years

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Sales Professional in B2B capital equipment sales to the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, especially in fill, finish, sterilization, packaging, vial filling, and capping
• A current network of Key Decision Makers in Tier 1 pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca and GSK
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland
• A full UK driving license and valid passport, able to work in the UK without sponsorship
• A highly motivated Scientific Sales Leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proven track record of growing multi-million-pound equipment sales for distributors or manufacturers with diverse product lines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Apply today by emailing your CV to [emailprotected] or calling Emma Dempsey at 0203 9111 000.