Business Development Executive

VRS-UK; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences consultancy is seeking an experienced Sales professional to drive growth in the Chemicals sector, focusing on detergents and biocides. The role involves securing new opportunities, responding to inquiries, and presenting tailored proposals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and the independence to work from home within the UK.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Sales professional with strong technical and commercial knowledge of the Chemicals sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate globally.

Responsibilities

• Securing new opportunities through networking and lead generation.
• Responding to client enquiries and promoting services.
• Preparing and presenting tailored proposals.

Skills

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of chemicals

Account management

Job description

Overview

Our client are an international life sciences organisation, providing specialist analytical testing and consultancy services across multiple industries including food, pharma, environmental, and chemicals. They partner with some of the world's largest companies to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.

In this position you will be tasked with driving our clients' growth in the Chemicals sector, with a particular focus on detergents and biocides. Working from your home-office, you will be responsible for identifying leads, building relationships, and securing laboratory and consultancy services across the UK. This role offers independence and autonomy in your market, with full technical support from our client's global network of laboratories. Your goal is to expand revenue and strengthen our client's position as a trusted partner in analytical and consultancy solutions.

This business is for you if you are confident in fulfilling the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Securing new opportunities through conferences, networking, client visits, and lead generation.
• Responding to client enquiries and promoting the full range of laboratory services.
• Preparing and presenting tailored proposals.
• Negotiating contracts, including pricing, delivery, and timeframes.
• Developing and implementing account strategies to maximise long-term opportunities.
• Reporting on account activity, market trends, and business development progress.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Sales professional with strong technical and commercial knowledge of the Chemicals sector (detergents and biocides desirable). You will combine excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work independently, while also collaborating across a global business.

Remuneration and Benefits

You will be rewarded with a diverse and challenging role, offering an excellent remuneration package with bonus scheme, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Contact VRS now to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Key Words: Sales, business development, account, management, chemicals, detergents, biocides, laboratory services, consultancy, GLP, analytical, CRO, Portsmouth, South UK, VRS9130AH