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Head of Dental

Somerset Permanent £75,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
As Head of Dental, you will lead a team responsible for distributor partnerships, corporate dental accounts and professional engagement activities across the UK dental market. This is a highly strategic leadership role focused on influencing dental professionals, driving advocacy and building long-term commercial partnerships that support sustainable business growth.
  • Influence the industry through education, partnerships and leadership
  • Strategic leadership role within a respected dental manufacturer

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected oral healthcare manufacturer with a strong presence in the dental sector. The business is recognised for its commitment to supporting dental professionals through education, innovation and partnership, and is now seeking a commercial leader to drive the next phase of growth within its dental division.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop the dental business strategy to drive sustainable growth and market share.
  • Manage and coach a team responsible for distributor relationships, corporate accounts and field engagement activities.
  • Build strong partnerships with dental professionals, key opinion leaders, corporate dental groups and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop educational and advocacy-led initiatives that increase product recommendation and market influence.
  • Strengthen relationships across dental distribution partners to maximise commercial opportunities.
  • Identify and develop strategic growth opportunities within the dental sector.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of business objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to shape commercial strategy.
  • Represent the business at industry events, meetings and professional forums.
  • Drive a culture of consultative engagement, leadership and continuous improvement

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate is likely to have:

  • Strong knowledge of the UK dental market and routes to market.
  • Experience leading/influencing a remote team (4 direct reports) + 2 KAMs
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with dental professionals, organisations and corporate groups.
  • A consultative and educational approach to influencing customer behaviour and driving advocacy.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strategic account management and commercial planning expertise.
  • Experience within a dental manufacturer, dental corporate group, professional affairs, dental education or related healthcare environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • The ability to influence at all levels and build long-term strategic partnerships.

What's on Offer

  • £75,000.
  • Company car
  • Hybrid working model (Somerset HQ) with approximately three days per week in the South West office.
  • Permanent leadership opportunity within a respected oral healthcare manufacturer.
  • Significant autonomy to shape the function and implement new ideas.
  • Highly visible role with genuine scope to support the next stage of business growth.
  • Collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on education and long-term partnership building.



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Contact
Catherine De Sousa
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076805
Phone number
+44 1932 264019

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Somerset
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Catherine De Sousa
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264019
Job reference
JN-082026-7076805