Biotech Sales Specialist

Cameo Consultancy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established scientific equipment firm in Cambridge is seeking a Biotech Sales Specialist. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients, developing strategic account plans, and fostering new relationships within the biotech sector. Ideal candidates will have experience in scientific sales and the ability to build strong partnerships. The position offers a competitive salary and a bonus structure, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

Freedom to manage your own territory without unnecessary KPIs

Qualifications

• Experience in biotech or scientific sales with a good understanding of the biotech market.
• Previous field-based sales experience managing your own territory.
• Confident, consultative communicator able to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of biotech customers across Oxford, Cambridge and London.
• Develop account plans and strategies that drive revenue, volume and profitability.
• Identify new opportunities and onboard new customers.

Skills

biotech

laboratory

scientific sales

academia

Job description

Biotech Sales Specialist

Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum + 25% annual salary bonus, car/allowance

• Reference: J6870_1761654131
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
• Skills: biotech, laboratory, scientific sales, academia

We're representing a well‑established, family‑run business specialising in scientific equipment and consumables. With growth firmly on the agenda and exciting plans ahead, they're now looking for a Biotech Sales Specialist to join their friendly, values‑led team.

This is a brilliant time to join a company expanding into new markets, investing in their people, and creating clear opportunities for career progression. You'll play a key part in that journey, helping to grow relationships with biotech customers across the Golden Triangle while developing new business and strategic partnerships.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and grow a portfolio of biotech customers across Oxford, Cambridge and London
• Develop account plans and strategies that drive revenue, volume and profitability
• Identify new opportunities and onboard new customers
• Act as the main point of contact for your accounts, supporting them end‑to‑end
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Product, Procurement, Marketing) and external suppliers
• Keep up to date with market trends, new technologies and competitor activity
• Represent the business at exhibitions and industry events

What we're looking for

• Experience in biotech or scientific sales, with good understanding of the biotech market
• Previous field‑based sales experience managing your own territory
• Confident, consultative communicator able to build relationships at all levels
• Self‑motivated, proactive and commercially focused
• Keen to be part of a collaborative, people‑first culture

What's on offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
• Freedom to manage your own territory without unnecessary KPIs
• Work alongside a supportive, talented team who genuinely enjoy what they do

This is more than just a sales role – it's an opportunity to join a growing company, make your mark, and be part of their long‑term success story.