Commercial Executive

AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical supplier is seeking a Commercial Executive in Leeds to manage BSME manufacturer accounts and drive commercial excellence. The ideal candidate has experience in account management, strong communication skills, and a background in pharmaceuticals or healthcare. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days Plus Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Death in Service

Discounted Shopping Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent Career progression

Onsite parking with excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience in Account Management / Partnership Management role.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Has worked in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracted BSME clients to retain and grow business.
• Negotiate service terms and support implementation of new business.
• Monitor changes to BSME channel and report on key growth drivers.

Skills

Account Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

The Commercial Executive is a central interface between AAH and the Branded Small and Medium Enterprise ‘BSME’ manufacturer clients and the wider Pharma Services Team. The role involves managing a portfolio of contracted manufacturer accounts in AAH and supporting with commercial excellence across the Pharma Services team.

Accountabilities

• Retention of contracted BSME clients through the development and implementation of solutions necessary retain business and grow our share of all potential revenue opportunities.
• Negotiate, sell and or/support Services, Hit Budget for your manufacturer portfolio and support the implementation of New Business.
• Work cross functionally to onboard new manufacturers and their portfolio so that AAH have access to buy and sell their products.
• Identify and support ways to grow our market share of each manufacturers sales into the UK; seeking opportunities to sell added value services from the Pharma Services Proposition.
• Building strong internal relationships, external relations and drive commercial excellence with loss making and market experts.
• Support the Commercial Manager through the renegotiation of cost of goods and accounts payable terms with day-to-day administrational support and resolution of queries.
• Monitor and report on key changes to the BSME channel to identify key drivers of growth / decline in volume and NetGP agreeing actions to foster growth / correct decline.

Why AAH?

AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of ourpeople.

Benefits

• 25 days Plus Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Death in Service
• Discounted Shopping Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Career progression with full ongoing Support
• Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links.

About You

• 1 years’ experience within an Account Management / Partnership Management role
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Highly organised and good planner
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Has worked for an organisation involved in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or logistics
• UK Driving licence (Desired)

About Us

At AAH, you’ll be part of a team playing a vital role in one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks. Every day, we make a difference in millions of lives by delivering lifesaving medicines from our network of branches to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP practices across thousands of communities.

We operate with purpose and integrity, guided by our ICARE values, and are proud of the inclusive, collaborative culture we’ve built. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.

As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact. From modernising our delivery fleet and optimising routes to minimising waste and improving energy efficiency across our operations, we’re supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process