Area Sales Manager - Vitamins & Supplements

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health product manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Southern England & London. In this field-based role, you will drive sales by developing and nurturing customer relationships within the health food and pharmacy sector. Ideal candidates will have expertise in natural health products and a proven sales background. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building relationships with pharmacy & health food retailer customers.
• Demonstrable expertise in natural health sector products.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by developing existing customer accounts and building new ones.
• Achieve and exceed commercial targets in the territory.
• Execute a structured territory plan and optimize schedules.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Information at a Glance

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of vitamins, minerals & supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

Natures Aid – Area Sales Manager – Vitamins & Supplements – Southern England & London

Field Based | Full-time | Permanent

We are currently searching for an Area Sales Manager with a background in our market, to drive sales through developing existing customer accounts and opening and building new accounts. The territory covers the area South of Oxford’s latitude & includes Greater London.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Strategic Sales & Profitability Driver: Consistently achieve and exceed commercial targets by strategically managing territory sales and profitability, while maximising potential through effective deals and new vitamins & supplements product launches.
• Key Account Relationship Builder: Develop and nurture robust, long‑term partnerships with current and new customers comprising of independent health food retailers and pharmacies, employing a consultative approach to foster growth and ensure high satisfaction.
• Optimized Territory & Performance Manager: Execute a structured territory plan, optimise daily call / journey schedules, and proactively prospect new business to ensure comprehensive market coverage and sustained sales growth.
• Collaborative & Insightful Administrator: Maintain operational excellence through timely administration, effective internal communication, proactive market monitoring, and collaborative teamwork to support overall business objectives.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record of building relationships with pharmacy & health food retailer customers, in‑person, covering a broad regional area
• Demonstrable expertise in natural health sector products, including nutritional health supplements, vitamins and herbal products
• Impactful experience within a sales and customer management background
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in P&L management, forecast and customer management
• A proven strong negotiator with a results‑focused mentality
• High awareness of what it takes to succeed in retail and customer focused environments
• Proficient Excel, numeracy, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Clean UK driving licence
• Ability and desire to travel around the South of England on a regular basis with monthly meetings in the Preston office

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• 💸Competitive salary, company car, fuel card and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 🌴25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• 🏥Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
• 💉Free winter flu jab.
• 🧠Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• ⚡Salary sacrifice Tech‑Scheme.
• 🚲Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 👪Enhanced Family Leave.
• 🎉Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

EEO Statement

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.