Senior Sales Consultant (Healthcare)
Coventry
TH21012025SM
Health, Sales / Business Development, Senior Appointments
Hybrid, Permanent

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Discipline: Business Development

Speciality: Commercial, Healthcare, Pharmacy

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £35000 - £50000 (negotiable)

Benefits: car, bonus

Apply by: 14/02/2025

Min Experience: 5 years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

Our client is a market leader in Pharmacy Sales & Regulatory Paperwork. They pride themselves on being at the forefront of excellence in the Pharmacy Sector leveraging advanced technology, a skilled workforce, and a customer-centric approach. Continued growth has created a new challenging and interesting opportunity for a Senior Sales Consultant.

The role will involve a combination of office-based and fieldwork; travel may be required to meet clients and attend events. This is a fast-paced, target-driven environment requiring flexibility and adaptability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Pharmacy Specialists in a pivotal leadership capacity, shaping the pharmacy sales strategy and driving significant business growth.

The Position

As a Senior Sales Consultant you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth and market share for the pharmacy division. This role involves building a team of sales professionals, managing key accounts, and building long-term relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and distributors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
  • Identify new market opportunities and growth areas within the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Set sales targets and KPIs for the sales team and monitor progress.
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing pharmacy sales team.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented sales culture.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including current & prospective pharmacy owners
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements with clients and suppliers.
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour to inform sales strategies.
  • Provide regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market insights to senior management.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Work closely with marketing teams to align sales campaigns with promotional strategies.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain and operations team to ensure timely product availability.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

The Person

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred but not essential
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Proven track record in a leadership role, managing sales teams and achieving targets.
  • Knowledge of the Pharmacy Sector preferred
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyse data, forecast trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this company

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred but not essential
  • Financial qualifications or basic awareness of P&L’s
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of sales experience ideally in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
  • Proven track record in a leadership role, managing sales teams and achieving targets.
  • Knowledge of the Pharmacy Sector preferred
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyse data, forecast trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
  • Identify new market opportunities and growth areas within the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Set sales targets and KPIs for the sales team and monitor progress.
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing pharmacy sales team.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented sales culture.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including current & prospective pharmacy owners
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements with clients and suppliers.
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour to inform sales strategies.
  • Provide regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market insights to senior management.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Work closely with marketing teams to align sales campaigns with promotional strategies.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain and operations team to ensure timely product availability.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.