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Key Account Manager – Specialist Pharmaceuticals
Territory: Scotland & Northern Ireland
Location: Scotland – Field-based
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Are you an experienced pharmaceutical sales professional looking to take ownership of a high-potential territory within a growing international pharmaceutical business?
We are partnering with an established and growing pharmaceutical company looking for a Key Account Manager to take responsibility for its specialist portfolio across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, taking ownership of key NHS accounts and developing long-term relationships with healthcare professionals and other important stakeholders across the territory.
The Role:
As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing strategic account plans across Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Building strong relationships with key healthcare professionals, NHS stakeholders and decision-makers
- Identifying opportunities to drive sales and increase market share across the territory
- Effectively prioritising key accounts and customers to maximise commercial opportunities
- Developing a strong understanding of the local NHS environment and account dynamics
- Working cross-functionally with internal commercial and medical teams
- Taking full ownership of territory performance and delivering against agreed sales objectives
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About You:
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous pharmaceutical sales or Key Account Management experience
- Strong experience working across secondary care and/or specialist pharmaceutical markets
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing key accounts
- Strong NHS stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent commercial awareness and strategic account-planning capabilities
- The ability to independently manage a large geographical territory
- A full UK driving licence
- Based in Scotland and comfortable travelling regularly across Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Previous experience within Ophthalmology/Eye Care would be highly advantageous, although strong candidates from other specialist pharmaceutical therapy areas will also be considered.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international pharmaceutical company at an exciting stage of growth, with the autonomy to take ownership of a significant territory and make a visible commercial impact.
If you are an experienced pharmaceutical KAM based in Scotland and interested in hearing more, apply today for a confidential discussion.
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