Progress Sales Recruitment Ltd | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Progress Sales Recruitment Ltd
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Key Account Manager – Pharmaceuticals


Progress Recruitment are thrilled to announce that due to massive commercial success, we are partnering with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer to double the size of their UK sales team. This agile and ambitious company is looking for experienced, high-achieving pharmaceutical sales professionals to spearhead script switches throughout the ICB sector. Successful candidates will be working alongside a truly inspirational management team in an environment that champions ownership, accountability, and significant rewards for success. These roles are designed for go-getters who thrive in dynamic settings and aren't afraid to take charge. Beyond just financial incentives, this company offers substantial career development opportunities, making it an ideal place for driven individuals to shine. If you're a pharmaceutical sales expert ready to make an impact and grow your career, this is your moment! Please reach out urgently for more information…


1 x North East England and Yorks

1 x East of England

1 x Central London

I x Midlands.


Excellent base with bonus and package including car allowance.


Product portfolio – A portfolio of branded generic pharmaceuticals within the respiratory space. The products have an excellent price point but also have a fantastic sustainability / environmental angle allied with several clinical and commercial differentiators that form a compelling argument for use.


Company – A GLOBAL Pharmaceutical company with branded and generic solutions. Established over 85 years the business has a turnover more than £2 billion and a real focus on corporate responsibility and sustainability.


Role –

The Key Account Manager will sell a rage of branded generic respiratory pharmaceuticals into the ICB space with a view to securing formulary and driving drug switch programmes. Working closely with various decision makers – from Medicine Management professionals, PCNs, clinical specialists through procurement and any identifiable stakeholder the appointed person will leverage sales into the acute and PCT environment. The role demands and experienced Key Account Manager / Healthcare Development Manager with the ability to influence change and deliver outcomes – an appreciation of Market Access strategies is key.


Applicant Profile –

A proven Key Account Manager / Healthcare Development Manager within the Pharmaceutical space.

Ownership, commercial acumen and a hunger to succeed are key

Demonstrable experience influencing ICBs and driving script switch programmes within all healthcare setting (Acute and PCT)

Proven track record of sales / achievement.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive change.

The ability to work autonomously and represent our client in a professional manner.

Ideally, they will also have

Respiratory experience.

It is essential all candidates for this role are dynamic, self-starting, collaborative and want to take ownership!


To apply for this – or any of our exciting opportunities in the medical devices sales market – Apply Online

·Progress Sales Recruitment is a specialist 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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