Sales Manager - Pharma sector

Arthur Grosvenor Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 260,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full autonomy over working style and a

Territory ownership (UK & Ireland)

High earning potential

Long-term client relationships

Support from an international org

Flexible contractor arrangement

Job summary

Arthur Grosvenor Recruitment seeks a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK & Ireland in the pharmaceutical tooling and packaging sector. The role offers high autonomy and ownership of the territory, with a focus on new business development and key account management.

The ideal candidate has a background in technical sales, pharma tooling/packaging, and strong negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and travel as required.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in a technical/engineering sector.
• Background in pharmaceutical tooling or packaging preferred.
• Experience with IHolland, Prodieco, Bosch Packaging, Syntegon.
• Technical education (Engineer/Technician) preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans.
• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Provide product support and training where needed.
• Track pipeline and report on activity.
• Work with internal teams on proposals.
• Manage own schedule, travel, and sales approach independently.

Skills

B2B sales

Pharma tooling/packaging knowledge

Negotiation

Independent working

Education

Engineer/Technician background

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Manager to drive business growth across the UK & Ireland within the pharmaceutical tablet tooling and packaging sector. This is a high-autonomy role within a specialist international manufacturing organisation. You will take ownership of the territory, developing new business and managing key customer relationships.

Objectives of the Technical Sales Manager

• Grow sales across UK & Ireland markets
• Develop new and existing customer accounts
• Build long-term client partnerships
• Achieve:
  • €300,000 (Year 1)
  • €1,000,000 annually thereafter

Responsibilities of the Technical Sales Manager

• Develop and execute sales plans
• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Manage and grow existing accounts
• Build strong client relationships
• Provide product support and training where needed
• Track pipeline and report on activity
• Work with internal teams on proposals
• Manage own schedule, travel, and sales approach independently

Requirements of the Technical Sales Manager

• B2B sales experience in technical/engineering sector
• Background in pharmaceutical tooling or packaging (preferred)
• Experience with companies such as IHolland, Prodieco, Bosch Packaging, Syntegon
• Technical education (Engineer/Technician) preferred
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Benefits

• Full autonomy over working style and schedule
• Territory ownership (UK & Ireland)
• High earning potential linked to performance
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
• Support from an established international organisation
• Flexible contractor arrangement