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Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

Abrivia Recruitment SpecialistsSheffield, UK
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Area Sales Manager – Northern Europe

Attractive Salary + Commission + Benefits

Remote-Based – Mainland UK

A market-leading B2B manufacturer of high-spec pharmaceutical solutions is seeking a commercially driven Area Sales Manager to lead growth across Northern Europe.

This is a strategic and autonomous role with significant responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordic region.

You'll play a key part in expanding direct sales, developing distributor relationships, and driving success in one of the business’s most opportunity-rich territories.

Please note : Candidates must be currently based in mainland UK, with full right to work. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The Role :

  • Delivering the commercial strategy across a multi-country region.
  • Developing and executing localised sales plans in alignment with global goals.
  • Building and managing strong customer and distributor relationships.
  • Achieving revenue and margin targets while maintaining high service standards.
  • Acting as the go-to contact for key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships.
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
  • Representing the business at trade shows, client meetings, and industry events.
  • Providing accurate forecasts, reports, and analysis to inform wider planning.
  • Collaborating with internal teams (technical, marketing, product) to meet client needs.
  • Managing and training new agents across the territory where required.

What We’re Looking For :

  • 3–5 years’ sales, commercial, or business development experience within pharma, medical devices, or packaging.
  • Proven ability to manage sales across European markets, ideally in a hybrid or direct sales model.
  • Strong knowledge of market dynamics across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics.
  • A consultative sales approach with excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management.
  • A degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and virtual communication tools.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across the region.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical packaging machinery – highly desirable.
  • Postgraduate business qualification (e.g., MBA) – highly desirable.
  • What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary with commission package.
  • 30 days total holidays (incl. bank holidays).
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension contribution scheme.
  • Join an innovative, supportive team with a global footprint.
  • Work with leading-edge pharma technologies in a region with high growth potential.
  • If you're ready to step into a high-impact international sales role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV to Marty Caskey at Abrivia Recruitment.

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