UK Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health company is looking for an experienced UK Sales Manager to lead their national sales team. This vital role focuses on driving growth and optimizing team performance within the veterinary sector while leveraging commercial insight and effective collaboration across functions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in animal health.

Qualifications

• Proven sales management experience in the veterinary industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop others and build high-performing teams.
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing national sales team.
• Achieve revenue and growth targets through team direction.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback.

Skills

Sales management

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Change management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Sales performance databases

Job description

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Animalcare is seeking an experienced and results-driven UK Sales Manager to lead our national sales team. This key leadership role has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent from within. This is a key leadership role responsible for optimising team performance, driving growth, and delivering against ambitious commercial goals.

About us:

Animalcare Group is a sustainable and passionate organisation committed to leading in animal health through innovative and trusted products and services to support the veterinary profession. We care about the well-being of animals and the positive impact that healthy animals have on their owners and society. We have direct commercial presence in seven European countries, with product sales in 40 markets. Animalcare is a partner for companies selling into and across Europe.

Key Purpose of the Role

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing national sales team
• Deliver strong business outcomes through data-led decision-making
• Drive change initiatives aligned to strategic business objectives
• Collaborate across functions to ensure sales alignment and transparency
• Equip the team with skills and support for current and future success

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve national revenue and growth targets through clear goal setting and team direction
• Provide ongoing coaching and support through regular field visits, sales meetings and virtual engagement
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, providing timely feedback and development plans
• Maintain strong commercial insight into local and national markets to guide strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance and technical competence across therapeutic focus areas
• Align sales team activity with brand strategy and execution plans
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to manage relationships with corporates, buying groups, independents, and charities
• Utilise CRM systems for customer segmentation, targeting, and KPI tracking
• Manage budgets and margins with a focus on profitability and performance
• Represent the sales function on the UK Leadership Team and UK Commercial Team
• Lead and manage recruitment and onboarding of new Territory Sales Managers
• Actively lead and support change management initiatives within the organisation
• Maintain full compliance with Animalcare policies, codes of conduct and industry regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Proven sales management experience in the veterinary industry
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated ability to develop others and build high-performing teams
• Experience leading change and driving business transformation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and sales performance databases
• Flexibility to travel nationally and occasionally internationally

Why Join Animalcare?

At Animalcare, our core values—integrity, ownership, one team, passion, and fun—are central to everything we do. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and those who care for them.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to reply via Linkedin or contact Maartje Kuijper by by mail: [emailprotected] . Please send your CV & motivation letter in English.

Join us and lead the way in advancing animal health!

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we might not be able to respond to each one. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest.

Animalcare Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.