Planet Pharma are partnered with a leading medical device company and we are actively seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join the business on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive revenue growth by meeting or exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the assigned territory.
* Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand customer base and increase market share.
* Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of sales representatives or field staff to ensure performance goals are met.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, distributors, and partners.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and threats.
* Prepare accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports for senior management.
* Work closely with marketing, product, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
* Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and product knowledge of the sales team.
* Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.
* Address customer issues and resolve disputes to maintain client satisfaction and loyalty.
Key Requirements:
* Life science degree preferred
* Experience selling coronary products
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Banks (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information:
E: HBanks@planet-pharma.co.uk
T: +44 20 3808 4810