- Pay
- £42–64k
- Where
- Southampton, Hampshire, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Perfect role for a senior professional looking to grow their Healthcare career in Southampton.
Pharmaceutical sales has changed.
NHS procurement is tighter, prescribing decisions sit with wider clinical teams, and the reps who win are the ones who understand both the science and the system.
This is an established healthcare business in the Southampton area looking for a Pharmaceutical Sales Manager who can hold their own in that conversation and bring in results.
Here's what you'll be doing: Manage and grow a territory of healthcare accounts across the Southampton region, building relationships with clinicians, pharmacists and procurement leads Deliver sales presentations and product training that stand up to clinical scrutiny Own your sales pipeline and report accurately on forecasts, activity and conversion Negotiate contracts and pricing with NHS trusts and private healthcare providers Track competitor activity and market shifts, and adjust your approach accordingly Work closely with marketing and medical affairs to keep messaging compliant and current Here are the skills you'll need: Proven track record in pharmaceutical or medical device sales, ideally at account management level Solid grasp of the NHS buying process and the wider healthcare commissioning landscape Confidence presenting to clinical and non-clinical audiences alike Strong negotiation skills, with the judgement to know when to push and when to hold Organised enough to manage a full territory without losing sight of the detail A genuine interest in healthcare outcomes, not just the sale Key perks and benefits: Salary of £41,500 to £63,500, plus bonus scheme Hybrid working, with flexibility built around client meetings and territory needs Private medical insurance and pension contribution Generous annual leave and genuinely flexible working arrangements Professional development support, including training toward further clinical or commercial qualifications Why pursue a career in Healthcare?
Healthcare doesn't slow down, and neither does the demand for people who can sell into it responsibly.
Southampton has a strong hospital and life sciences presence, which makes it a sensible base for anyone building a long-term career in this field.
Good people in pharmaceutical sales tend to stay in it: the work has purpose, the pay reflects the pressure, and there's always another step up if you want it.
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