Account Executive - UK

Neara; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neara is seeking a field-based sales professional in the United Kingdom who will be the operational force behind our territory strategy. You’ll consult with key opinion leaders, translating scientific project needs into winning business outcomes and long-term scientific impact.

You will own the territory plan, manage the pipeline from lead to close, and travel as needed to build lasting customer relationships in life sciences across the UK South region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and sales experience in Life Sciences.
• Proven track record in capital equipment sales within life sciences.
• Extensive knowledge of NGS or Single Cell analysis and applications.
• Strong ability to win business and sustain long-term relationships.
• Willingness to travel as needed for field-based success.

Responsibilities

• Consult with key opinion leaders to translate scientific project needs into business outcomes.
• Own the territory sales plan and manage a business plan to meet targets.
• Lead funnel management from lead to close using Salesforce and IT tools.
• Maintain deep knowledge of genetic analysis markets and buying practices in the UK South.
• Deliver high-impact presentations and advocate for customers while representing the company.

Skills

Consultative selling

Territory sales

CRM & forecasting

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field

Master’s or PhD degree

Tools

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

In this field-based sales position, you will be the operational force behind our territory strategy. You will

leverage your deep technical credibility in Single Cell, Spatial and Next Gen Sequencing (NGS) to consult with

key opinion leaders, helping them influence vital decisions on technology and product choices

This isn't just a sales role; it’s a partnership. You will be instrumental in building successful account plans that translate territory strategy into tangible business results and long-term scientific impact.

What you will be doing:

• Consultative Selling:Demonstrate technical credibility to consult with customers on technology solutions, translating scientific project needs into winning business outcomes
• Strategic Territory Management:Own the territory sales plan. You will develop and manage a business plan to meet or exceed targets, utilising rigorous planning, market knowledge, and accurate, timely forecasting
• Pipeline Excellence:Showcase your funnel management skills with strong hunting, prospecting, and closing capabilities. You will manage the entire sales process—from lead identification to pipeline management—using our CRM (Salesforce) and IT tools
• Market Insight:Develop and maintain a current, deep knowledge of genetic analysis markets, products, and buying practices to maintain our competitive edge in the UK South territory
• Presentation Mastery:Utilise your comprehensive product and application knowledge across the genetic analysis portfolio to conduct high-impact selling presentations
• Customer Advocacy:Ensure that customers are fully satisfied, representing 10x Genomics professionally, ethically, and morally at all times
• Leadership & Growth:Assist in the identification and recruitment of new sales talent as we grow our presence

Minimum Requirements:

• Educational Foundation:Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
• Proven Track Record:Previous sales experience in Life Sciences, with specific experience in capital equipment sales
• Technical Depth:Extensive knowledge of Next Gen Sequencing (NGS) or Single Cell analysis
• Driving Growth:A strong desire to win business and a proven ability to establish and sustain long-term customer relationships
• Flexibility:The ability to travel as needed to be successful in this field-based role

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s or PhD degree
• Experience using Salesforce (SFDC)

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