Business Development Executive

Cawood; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific services provider in Marchwood is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist to engage clients and promote innovative scientific products. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Pension plan

Paid time off

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a laboratory environment.
• Strong interest in sales and customer engagement.
• Ability to learn technical product details and explain them clearly.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential clients via calls, emails, and networking.
• Present and promote scientific products using clear, compelling arguments.
• Understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

Overview

This role is located in Marchwood, within the Cawood Scientific Environment Division. Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK’s leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential clients via calls, emails, and networking.
• Present and promote scientific products using clear, compelling arguments.
• Understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and training sessions.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide after-sales support and follow-up to ensure client retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
• Experience of working within a Laboratory environment.
• Strong interest in sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn technical product details and explain them clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to grow professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Pension plan and paid time off.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.