Account Executive lab/ana (m/f/d)

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory technology is seeking an Account Executive for the Midlands area. The role focuses on driving sales growth, building customer relationships, and increasing brand awareness. Candidates should possess a degree in a scientific or economic field, with strong communication skills and a willingness to travel.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Regular reviews and training

Competitive pay and performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in sales or customer service is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Increase brand awareness of IKA in the Midlands.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
• Create new opportunities and penetrate new accounts.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Sales Analysis

Education

Degree in a scientific or economic field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

MRP software

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23.05.2025

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10.05.25

IKA is a leading supplier of innovative and high-quality equipment and system solutions in laboratory, process, and analytic technology. We have been setting standards in research and industrial production for over 100 years worldwide. Our products are used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and biotechnology industries. Today, we employ almost 1000 people across sixteen locations on five continents.

We offer a broad portfolio of equipment such as agitators, dispersers, heating plates, and more, helping our customers make their processes more efficient and sustainable. As a globally active company, we focus on innovation, quality, and strong customer orientation to develop forward-looking solutions with our partners.

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Account Executive for the Midlands area to actively drive sales growth in this region.

Your tasks include:

• Increase brand awareness of IKA in the Midlands (Oxford, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cambridge).
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and companies.
• Create new opportunities and penetrate new accounts to drive growth.
• Focus on increasing sales and achieving annual targets.
• Report and maintain data in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and implement new business opportunities.
• Travel within the territory; home office 1-2 days a week.
• Be aware of the territory and competitive landscape.
• Meet with customers to understand their challenges.
• Manage and coordinate tradeshows within the region.
• Conduct sales analysis and submit weekly reports.
• Support demonstrations, installations, and customer training.

Your profile includes:

• A degree in a scientific or economic field (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related).
• Experience in sales or customer service is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Independent, structured work style, and responsibility willingness.
• Experience with Windows-based software, including MS Office, CRM, and MRP software.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• Resident in the UK, preferably in Oxford, Birmingham, Nottingham, or Cambridge.

What we offer includes:

• An exciting environment with development opportunities.
• Regular reviews and training.
• The chance to contribute to a globally recognized company and strengthen the IKA brand.
• Onboarding and training with our equipment and applications.
• Competitive pay and performance bonuses.
• A dynamic, agile team in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• Local office in Oxford, UK, with support from our headquarters in Germany.