National Sales Manager

• Location: Reading, UK

About the job

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of Neurology? Join the Specialty Care team as our Sales Lead to build and lead the national sales team. In this role, you will be accountable for creating a strong culture of high performance and for strategically planning to achieve our commercial ambitions within this therapy area.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Build, develop and lead a national sales team, creating a vision of success and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Prioritise key accounts, lead account planning processes, and set regional targets.
• Ensure omnichannel call plans are fully executed by each sales team member.
• Support effective use of promotional materials to maximise impact of customer engagement.
• Achieve sales performance targets, contribute to business development, and provide insights for forecasting.
• Support pre- and post-launch activities, contributing to brand planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure product availability.

About you

Experience: Proven background in sales and first-line management; experience in neurology and high-cost therapy launches in the UK; strong track record of leading high-performing teams.

Soft and technical skills: Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, organisational and time management skills; effective communicator and influencer; adaptable, collaborative, and results-driven; ability to lead cross-functional teams and apply industry codes of practice.

Education: Relevant scientific, healthcare, or business background preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Languages: Fluent in English.

Why choose us?

• A global healthcare leader focused on advancing science and improving patient lives.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace where you can thrive.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Chance to play a key role in building a high-performing national team.
• Involvement in a dynamic therapy area with significant impact on patient outcomes.
• Engagement with a supportive leadership team committed to your success.

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.