Area Sales Manager – Northern Europe Attractive Salary + Commission + Benefits Remote-Based – NI, Ireland or Mainland UK

A market-leading B2B manufacturer of high-spec pharmaceutical solutions is seeking a commercially driven Area Sales Manager to lead growth across Northern Europe. This is a strategic and autonomous role with significant responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordic region. You'll play a key part in expanding direct sales, developing distributor relationships, and driving success in one of the business’s most opportunity-rich territories.

Please note: Candidates must be currently based in NI, Ireland or mainland UK, with full right to work. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The Role : Delivering the commercial strategy across a multi-country region. Developing and executing localised sales plans in alignment with global goals. Building and managing strong customer and distributor relationships. Achieving revenue and margin targets while maintaining high service standards. Acting as the go-to contact for key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships. Identifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive outreach. Representing the business at trade shows, client meetings, and industry events. Providing accurate forecasts, reports, and analysis to inform wider planning. Collaborating with internal teams (technical, marketing, product) to meet client needs. Managing and training new agents across the territory where required.

What We’re Looking For : 3–5 years’ sales, commercial, or business development experience within pharma, medical devices, or packaging. Proven ability to manage sales across European markets, ideally in a hybrid or direct sales model. Strong knowledge of market dynamics across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. A consultative sales approach with excellent cross-cultural communication skills. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management. A degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field. Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and virtual communication tools. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across the region. Experience in pharmaceutical packaging machinery – highly desirable. Postgraduate business qualification (e.g., MBA) – highly desirable.

What’s on Offer? Competitive salary with commission package. 30 days total holidays (incl. bank holidays). Private Healthcare Pension contribution scheme. Join an innovative, supportive team with a global footprint. Work with leading-edge pharma technologies in a region with high growth potential.

If you're ready to step into a high-impact international sales role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV to Marty Caskey at Abrivia Recruitment.