Job Title: National Sales Manager
Location: Cardiff / Hybrid
Salary: £53,000 – £60,000 + company car + bonus
Job Type: Permanent/Full-time
The Role:
SYNLAB is Europe’s undisputed market leader in clinical diagnostics and constantly looks at ground-breaking ways of testing and maximising health technologies.
Forming part of the SYNLAB Group, Lextox are a UKAS accredited laboratory based in Cardiff. Lextox provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings.
Due to growth, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a National Sales Manager to join our team in Cardiff on a full-time and permanent basis. You will lead, develop and manage the Client Sales team, whilst focussing on growing the sales revenue of the Drug and Alcohol testing portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Client Managers in maintaining relationships with Key Accounts and to generate increased business opportunities
- Contribute to the development of Sales and marketing plan to deliver against our company objectives
- Manage the day-to-day activities and sales performance of the Client Manager team
- Train and mentor Client Management team to develop sales skills and exceed target
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in sales and sales team management including Inside sales operations
- Excellent sales, communication, and negotiation skills
- Expert knowledge of pipeline management and salesmanship
- Experience of managing a team remotely
- Proven leadership abilities with skills to motivate and lead a team
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; National Account Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, Nationwide Sales Manager, Sales Director, Business Development Director, Key Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Senior Sales, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Direct Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Business Developer, Senior Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Development Manager, Business Development Lead, Head of Business Development, B2B, Head of Sales will also be considered for this role.
