Sales Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - UK & Ireland

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking an experienced Sales Director for the UK & Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B sales, strong interpersonal skills, and an established network in the industry. This role involves growing sales within the Life Science sector, leading a dedicated team, and developing strategic sales initiatives.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Pension

Free Car Parking

DIS x 4

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Sales Professional in B2B capital equipment sales.
• Existing network of key decision-makers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Full UK driving license and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Life Sciences Business Unit Equipment Sales in the UK & Ireland.
• Manage one Irish Life Sciences Salesperson and Irish Equipment Suppliers.
• Develop, present, and execute a sales plan for the next 3-5 years.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

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Sales Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - UK & Ireland, Norwich

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 best, gold standard capital equipment across the manufacturing industries they serve in the UK and Ireland. They are known for first-class technical engineering expertise, customer-centric solutions, and project management to support delivery, installation, and service of equipment throughout the sales process.

They are a premier distributor of pharmaceutical production equipment, serving clients like GSK and Astra Zeneca, with excellent repeat business in the UK & Ireland, and you could be proud to join them.

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 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 add suppliers to the Life Sciences product range
• Build "The Life Science Brand" in key accounts, especially Tier 1 & Tier 2 pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts
• Liaise with customers and update 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 sales plan and strategy for the next 3-5 years, including milestones and KPIs

Person Specification:

The following are essential:

• Proven experience as a Senior Sales Professional in B2B, capital equipment sales into the regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Existing network of key decision-makers in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies like Astra Zeneca, GSK, etc.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland
• Full UK driving license and valid passport, able to work in the UK without sponsorship
• A highly motivated Scientific Sales Leader with a professional, customer-focused approach, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven track record of growing multi-million-pound equipment sales for a distributor or manufacturer
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

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