Account Manager - Life Science

Progress Sales Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Sales Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join a global leader in contamination control and infection prevention. Based in South West England, you will manage a portfolio of strategic accounts within life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

You will build relationships with technical and senior stakeholders, negotiate agreements, and deliver growth plans, while enjoying autonomy, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in account management or technical sales.
• Experience selling into pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare or other regulated environments.
• Strong relationship-building and commercial negotiation skills.
• A consultative, solution-led approach to sales.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical and scientific stakeholders.
• Proven ability to retain and grow existing customer accounts.
• Proactive, commercially minded with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic existing accounts.
• Build relationships with technical, scientific, quality and senior decision-makers.
• Identify opportunities to increase account penetration and revenue.
• Develop and deliver strategic account growth plans.
• Provide consultative solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage customer relationships.
• Work with internal technical and commercial teams to maximise customer satisfaction.

Skills

Account management

Technical sales

Relationship building

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Account Manager – Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical

Location: South West England

Salary: £55,000 basic + commission + benefits package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven Account Manager to join a leading global organisation specialising in contamination control and infection prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic existing accounts.
• Build relationships with technical, scientific, quality and senior decision-makers.
• Identify opportunities to increase account penetration and revenue.
• Develop and deliver strategic account growth plans.
• Provide consultative solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage customer relationships.
• Work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to maximise customer satisfaction.

About You

• Proven experience in account management or technical sales.
• Experience selling into pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare or other regulated environments.
• Strong relationship-building and commercial negotiation skills.
• A consultative, solution-led approach to sales.
• The ability to engage confidently with technical and scientific stakeholders.
• A track record of retaining and growing existing customer accounts.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong communication skills.

Why Join?

• Work for a globally recognised market leader.
• Manage relationships with major pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations.
• Represent innovative products and solutions that support product quality and patient safety.
• Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your customer portfolio.
• Benefit from excellent earning potential, support and career development opportunities.

If you are an experienced Account Manager or Technical Sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we'd love to hear from you