Area Sales Manager, Laboratory & Scientific Instrumentation in B2, Birmingham, West Midlands (C[...]

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific instrumentation is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive regional sales growth in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory workflows and sales experience in the scientific equipment industry. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including a £55K salary plus a 20% bonus and excellent benefits.

Benefits

20% Bonus

Car or Car Allowance

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry.
• Business-conscious and commercially astute.
• Experience working in international markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth while providing market insights.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to exceed targets.
• Manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on key accounts.

Skills

Understanding of laboratory workflows

Proficiency in CRM software

Strong communication skills

Experience in sales forecasting

Track record of exceeding sales targets

Presentation and negotiation skills

Strategic sales planning

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Area Sales Manager

Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

Compensation: £55K + 20% Bonus + Car or Car Allowances + Excellent Benefits Package

Company Overview

My client is a worldwide leader in laboratory and scientific instrumentation and are trusted by customers in a wide range of pharmaceutical, medical and life sciences sectors to provide the best and most reliable equipment solutions in their sector. Their healthcare division is an integral part of this global services and technology group, employing thousands of people worldwide.

Role Overview

This market leading OEM is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Area Sales Manager to join their laboratory water purification instrumentation division. With over 80 years of innovation, they are dedicated to enabling scientific breakthroughs through pure water solutions that power research and discovery worldwide.

Your Mission

• Drive regional sales growth while providing valuable market insights and product feedback.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for each business unit to consistently exceed targets.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, focusing on key accounts to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to set ambitious growth targets and implement high-impact strategies.

How will you do this?

• Engage and influence clients at all levels, building strong, long-term relationships.
• Craft compelling business proposals, sales plans, and contracts in collaboration with the organisation.
• Lead regular customer meetings to strengthen partnerships and drive long-term success.
• Stay ahead of the competition by monitoring market trends and identifying new growth opportunities.

Your Background

• Understanding of laboratory workflows and key instrumentation drivers
• Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of finance metrics, typically bookings, revenue & margins
• Experience in sales forecasting and budget management
• Strong balance of sales hunting and account management skills
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Experience managing third-party channels and global accounts
• Presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Expertise in strategic sales planning and business development
• Experience working in international markets
• Strong communication skills to drive collaboration across regional and teams
• Ability to secure and manage high-value international deals

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field (Master’s/MBA)
• Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• Business-conscious and commercially astute.
• Fluent in English, with additional European languages being a plus.

This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited. The services advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited are those of an employment agency and / or employment business.

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