Customer Service Coordinator (Life Science) in Birmingham)

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Customer Service Officer to join their passionate team. Ideal for science graduates, this role offers a clear development pathway into sales. You will handle sales orders, manage customer queries, and support various office tasks within a collaborative environment. The position includes a starting salary of £25,000, extensive training, and modern office amenities, making it a promising career opportunity in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Clear development pathway

Full support and training

Modern office with on-site gym

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess a Life Science degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse sales orders.
• Prepare customer quotations and manage price lists.
• Provide support to internal teams and manage customer queries.
• Take ownership of customer complaints.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting new ideas.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confident IT skills, especially MS Excel

Proactive attitude

Ability to work independently

Collaborative mindset

Education

Life Science degree

Job description

Location: Birmingham (Office based)

Salary: £25,000 per annum (with review after probation)

Opportunities for progression into sales | Supportive training environment | Long-established company

Are you a science graduate looking to kick-start your career in a company where your contribution really matters. We are looking for a Customer Service Officer to join a well-established, science-led organisation passionate about providing exceptional service to their clients across the lab supplies and life sciences sector.

You'll be working alongside a collaborative, down to earth team who care about what they do, in a varied role where no two days are quite the same. There's a strong progression path into technical sales for those who are commercially minded, but just as much support for someone who wants to stay in a customer service or operations route too.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing and analysing sales orders
• Preparing accurate customer quotations and managing price lists
• Providing exceptional support to internal teams and field sales (e.g. managing follow-ups, sample requests, appointments)
• Investigating and resolving customer queries (including technical issues)
• Taking ownership of customer complaints and ensuring successful resolutions
• Supporting continuous improvement by suggesting new ideas and efficiencies
• Raising purchase orders and coordinating delivery expectations
• Supporting office support and finance tasks (invoicing, remittance advice, credit control)

What you'll need:

• A Life Science degree
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• Confident IT skills, especially MS Excel
• A proactive, helpful attitude and a genuine interest in customer service
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A positive, curious mindset and a willingness to get stuck in!

What's in it for you:

• Starting salary of £25,000, reviewed after probation
• Clear development pathway - with potential to move into sales if that's your interest
• Full support and training from a friendly, knowledgeable team
• Modern, well-equipped office with parking, a kitchen and on-site gym
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme
• A business that values its people and gives you room to grow

If you're keen to build your career in a meaningful, science-led environment and want to join a company where you'll be supported from day one, we'd love to hear from you.