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National Sales Manager

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National Sales Manager - Outsourced Laboratory Services

Analytical Research, Development and Testing Services to the Pharmaceutical space.

  • UK National role.

  • Base IRO £75-90k Negotiatbe.

  • Car Allowance and expectational benefits

    Are you ready to drive meaningful change in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries? Join a leader in analytical research, development, and testing services, who is seeking a dynamic National Sales Manager.

    With laboratories across the UK, US, and Europe, they are dedicated to helping clients launch their products safely and efficiently, ultimately improving patients’ lives globally.

    Examples of Outsourced Laboratory Services provided…

  • Analytical Testing:

  • Research and Development (R&D):

  • Quality Control:

  • Clinical Trials:

    Role Overview
    The National Sales Manager will be responsible for leading a team of seven business development professionals targeting the pharmaceutical and medical device markets. They will lead, motivate, recruit, train and develop their team to ensure all commercial targets are met and exceeded. The role may initially see the appointed person retains some direct sales responsibility for key accounts depending on the seniority of the appointed candidate. Reporting to the Head of Sales and working closely with the Commercial team, this role involves strategic planning, client engagement, and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.

    Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven success selling outsourced laboratory testing services to the pharmaceutical / medical device space.

  • Proven management experience is strongly desired – however we will consider candidates with an exceptional track record of sales success looking to move into leadership.

  • Strong commercial relationships and credibility / kudos.

    Ready to take on a role with real growth potential in a company that values diversity and inclusion? Apply today!

    Progress Sales Recruitment is a specialist sales only medical recruitment consultancy dedicated to offering client and applicants alike the highest levels of service. With over 8 years experience in recruitment we specialise in the following areas of work - Nurse Advisers, Clinical Specialists, Theatre Sales Specialists, Sales Executives, Business Development Managers, Team Leaders, Sales Managers, Sales Directors and all other sales focused roles within the medical sector. Our core therapy areas include Vascular,Endoscopy, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Infection Control, Anaesthesia, Blood Products, Diathermy, Infusion, Orthopaedics, Surgical Instruments and all PCT, Primary, Secondary, Theatre and Rehabilitation products

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