CK Group: Senior Sales Manager, Life Sciences

Biotech 365; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking biotechnology firm in Cambridge, looking for a Senior Sales Manager to lead their growth in Europe. This role involves driving revenue and expanding the customer base in the biopharma sector. With a focus on developing sales strategies and engaging with decision-makers, you will play a crucial role in building brand awareness at industry events. Join a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing protein research and enjoy competitive compensation, a share option scheme, and a performance-based bonus. If you have a proven track record in sales and a background in life sciences, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Share option scheme

Performance-based bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• 6+ years of sales experience, with at least 3 years in a senior sales role.
• Strong knowledge of protein assay instrumentation and lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and expand the European customer base.
• Develop European sales strategy and manage sales forecasting.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Biotechnology Knowledge

Revenue Growth Strategy

Market Analysis

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Biochemistry

Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Sales Manager with a proven track record in life science sales and a background in protein assay instrumentation, to join a growing biotechnology company at their facilities located in Cambridge on a permanent basis. An exciting opportunity to join a growing sales team and lead their growth plans into Europe.

The Company:

Our client is an expanding biotech focused on revolutionising protein research.

Location:

The position is based in Cambridge, UK with 60% travel in the UK and Europe.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding our client's European customer base, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma industry.

You will additionally be responsible for:

1. European sales strategy development - focusing on new and existing customers to implement strategies to achieve the short and long-term sales targets and KPIs for the team.
2. Sales forecasting and reporting.
3. Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer site visits to build brand awareness.
4. Engage with key decision-makers in European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and research institutions.
5. Work alongside the marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities.

Your Background:

1. Degree qualified in biology, biochemistry, life sciences or equivalent.
2. Highly experienced in sales (6+ years), with at least 3 years in a senior role in sales of instrumentation (bioreactors) or related technologies (cell line development, process development) within a biotech sector.
3. Must have strong knowledge of customer needs in protein assay instrumentation and lab automation in the bioprocessing industry.
4. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
5. Experience of delivering success in a start-up company - desirable.
6. Experience managing customer contacts using a CRM.

Benefits:

1. An opportunity to join a passionate and driven team.
2. Competitive compensation, share option scheme, performance-based bonus, pension.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 131 818 in all correspondence.

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