Area Sales Manager

Vitabiotics Ltd

. Manage and develop a portfolio of existing pharmacy accounts across the North East region.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development and account management skills within the vitamins, supplements, and healthcare sectors, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and effective territory planning. Capable of building long-term relationships and delivering product training to pharmacy staff while utilizing CRM systems for accurate sales reporting.

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Field Sales ExperienceBusiness Development SkillsAccount Management SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsFull UK Driving Licence

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Hard Skills

Sales Target AchievementTerritory PlanningCategory ManagementRetail MerchandisingProduct TrainingMarket AnalysisPromotional Campaign ExecutionCustomer Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingNegotiation SkillsSelf-MotivatedHighly Organised

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualification in NutritionQualification in Health SciencesQualification in Business

Industry Keywords

VitaminsSupplementsHealthcarePharmacyFMCGIndependent PharmaciesHealth Food Retailers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and develop a portfolio of existing pharmacy accounts across the North East region.
Identify, prospect, and convert new business opportunities to expand distribution.
Build strong, long-term relationships within this sector.
Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Present new products and expand shelf space and portfolio of products.
Deliver product training and educational support to pharmacy staff.
Analyse territory performance and develop strategic business plans to maximise sales opportunities.
Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback, providing regular insights to the wider business.
Ensure excellent execution of promotional campaigns and in-store merchandising.
Maintain accurate customer records and sales reporting using the company IT systems.
Attend quarterly sales team meetings at Vitabiotics London head office.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Great field sales experience within vitamins, supplements, healthcare, pharmacy, FMCG, or a related industry.
Proven ability to consistently achieve or exceed sales targets.
Strong business development and account management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
Highly organised with effective territory planning skills.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
Full UK driving licence.
Competent using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Knowledge of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, or natural health sector.
Experience selling into independent pharmacies and/or health food retailers.
Understanding of category management and retail merchandising.
Relevant qualification in nutrition, health sciences, or business.

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday day off.
Bupa dental cover.
Private medical insurance.
50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
Staff skills training.
Health and wellbeing programme.
Pension contributions.
Sick pay support.
Free onsite parking.
Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
Company events.
Fresh fruit and snacks.
2 Charity days a year.
Free EV charging station.