Sales Manager - North

Overview An exciting opportunity has opened for a Sales Manager to oversee sales growth and team leadership in the North of England and Scotland . This role is field-based, focusing on strategic territory development within the life sciences and related sectors. The successful candidate will bring energy, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving results through mentorship rather than management, account development, and market engagement. Role Responsibilities Lead sales activities and manage business development efforts across the designated territory Provide direct line management and mentorship to field-based sales professionals through guidance and mentorship Support the team in developing customer accounts, expanding market share, and deepening client relationships Visit client sites regularly (60–80% of time in the field) to support sales efforts and relationship management Collaborate with internal departments on local marketing and customer engagement initiatives Actively contribute to lead generation and pipeline development Represent the regional team in leadership meetings, sharing insights and feedback on commercial activities, competitors, and customer needs Deliver regular reports and forecasts to the national sales leadership Candidate Profile Essential Qualifications and Experience: Degree in life sciences or a related field Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in scientific, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sectors At least 1–3 years of experience in a sales management or team leadership role Familiarity with customer engagement in academic, biotech, and pharma markets Comfortable using CRM platforms and standard Microsoft Office applications Key Attributes: Motivational leadership style with a balance of support and accountability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Committed to personal and professional growth Able to build and sustain long-term client relationships Strong commercial awareness and listening skills Requirements Full UK driving licence Legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) #J-18808-Ljbffr