Senior Sales Manager, Life Sciences

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biotechnology company as a Senior Sales Manager, leading the charge in expanding their European market presence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive revenue growth and establish key relationships in the biopharma industry. With a focus on protein assay instrumentation, you will develop sales strategies, forecast performance, and represent the company at industry events. If you have a proven track record in life science sales and a passion for innovation, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive compensation, a share option scheme, and the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing protein research.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Share Option Scheme

Performance-Based Bonus

Pension Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and expand the European customer base.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet targets.
• Represent the company at industry events and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Sales Management

Life Science Sales

Protein Assay Instrumentation

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Sales Strategy Development

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Biochemistry

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM Software

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 in 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 clients European customer base and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma industry

You will additionally be responsible for:

• 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
• Sales forecasting and reporting
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows and customer site visits to build brand awareness
• Engage with key decision-makers in European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers and research institutions.
• Work alongside the marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities

Your Background:

• Degree qualified in biology, biochemistry, life sciences or equivalent
• 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.
• Must have strong knowledge of customer needs in protein assay instrumentation and lab automation in the bioprocessing industry.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Experience of delivering success in a start-up company - desirable
• Experience managing customer contacts using a CRM

Benefits:

• An opportunity to join a passionate and driven team.
• 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 (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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