Regional Sales Manager

Evolve have partnered with a leading Ophthalmology organisation who are looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join their team within their Retail Optics division. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing sales team while driving regional growth and building strong relationships with key customers. With a strong focus on coaching and field leadership, this role offers the chance to make a real commercial impact within a dynamic and growing business.

This is a full-time permanent position covering the North of the UK.

What’s on offer?
Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, company car, car allowance, pension, healthcare and more!
Innovative Product Portfolio - Work with a leading retail optic product range in a specialist market.
Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements for the Regional Sales Manager
Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Medical Device - A solid background within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or a related commercial environment, bringing valuable industry insight and credibility with healthcare customers.
Proven Leadership in Sales Management - Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing sales teams, with the ability to inspire, coach, and motivate individuals to consistently achieve ambitious regional targets.
Strong Commercial and Strategic Mindset - A commercially driven professional with the ability to understand market dynamics, identify opportunities, and translate market insights into effective business strategies and sales plans.
Entrepreneurial Approach to Business Growth - A proactive and opportunity-focused mindset, with the ability to identify new business opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and drive sustainable growth in a competitive market.

Role Responsibilities for the Regional Sales Manager
Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Sales Team - Take ownership of a regional sales team, motivating, coaching, and developing individuals to achieve ambitious targets while building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and success.
Drive Strategic Growth and Commercial Success - Play a key role in shaping and executing sales and marketing strategies that maximise profitable growth, identify new opportunities, and strengthen the company’s position in the ophthalmology market.
Use Data and Insights to Influence Business Decisions - Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, generate actionable insights, and provide strategic recommendations that drive continuous improvement and performance across the region.
Develop Talent and Build Future Leaders - Support the growth of your team through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans, helping individuals reach their full potential while strengthening the overall capability of the sales organisation.

Recruitment Process
2 stage interview process
1st stage – A Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager
2nd stage – A face to face interview

Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the Pharmaceutical recruitment team for full details!

Get to know your recruiter, Andy, on our website: https://www.evolveselection.com/the-team/team/andy-boyd

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.