Our Client is a fast-growing distributor of speciality ingredients.

They are now seeking a Technical Sales Manager for the Pharmaceutical division. The geographical territory is Ireland. This position is a full-time permanent role and will report to the Division Manager.

Our Client will consider candidates for this position who are currently working in a technical / NPD role and who have a desire to move into a commercial role

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve quarterly and annual sales budgets for a range of Chemical Products
• Achieve beneficial customer relationships by making frequent customer and prospect visits and achieving service levels that demonstrate the Division values
• Add sales information to Customer Relationship Management software
• Develop key markets through defined strategies

• Educated to BSc/ PhD level or equivalent in a relevant technical / scientific discipline or equivalent industrial experience
• Seasoned technical salesperson conversant in and knowledgeable of the Irish Pharmaceutical market and experienced and known to Irish companies and customersOROur Client will consider candidates who are currently working in a technical / NPD role and who have a desire to move into a commercial role. Bespoke sales vocational training; sales Process training; on the job mentoring and personal coaching from ILM trained Coaches will be offered to successful candidates
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Able to fulfil customer purchasing requirement
• Determination, energy, tenacity, enthusiasm, loyalty
• Proactive
• Adherence to processes and procedures and using a CRM
• Growth mindset
• Experience of launching products – understanding the challenges
• Experience of taking suppliers onboard from zero and building a sustainable business
• Strategic thinking