Area Sales Manager – Northern Europe
Attractive Salary + Commission + Benefits
Remote-Based – NI, Ireland or 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 NI, Ireland or 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.