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What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!\nVitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for 55 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.\nAs the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.\nAs part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for a commercially driven, proactive and relationship-focused Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth and expand our presence across NW London and Berkshire.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who is passionate about health, wellness and helping customers access products or services that support healthier lifestyles and improved wellbeing.\nThe successful candidate will take ownership of their territory, identify new business opportunities, develop long-term customer relationships and maximise revenue from existing accounts. 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