Life Science Graduate - Sales

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Life Science Graduate - Sales Executive based in Cambridge. This role offers an exciting entry point into the commercial biotech sector, focusing on customer acquisition and supporting a growing sales team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position is permanent, offering a salary range of £27,000-£35,000 plus a Share Option Scheme.

Benefits

Share Option Scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.
• Some postgraduate experience such as an internship in sales, consulting, or a commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential leads and supporting outreach efforts.
• Qualifying prospects and coordinating introductory meetings.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align messaging and learn the product.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confidence using Microsoft Office tools

Interest in CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field

Postgraduate experience in sales, consulting, or a commercial role

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Overview

Polytec are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Life Science Graduate - Sales Executive for our Cambridge based client. This is a fantastic entry point into commercial biotech. You'll support the growing Sales team in driving customer acquisition and accelerating business growth. You'll work across departments, gain hands-on experience and be part of a fast-moving company in one of the most exciting areas of life science innovation.

Details

Location: Cambridge (CB3)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £27,000-£35,000 + Share Option Scheme

Job Reference: 35829

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential leads and supporting outreach efforts
• Qualifying prospects and coordinating introductory meetings
• Scheduling and preparing for key industry events and conferences
• Assisting with sales materials—emails, presentations and proposals
• Tracking and reporting on campaign performance and sales progress
• Ensuring CRM data (HubSpot) is accurate and up-to-date
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align messaging and learn the product inside out

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field
• Some postgraduate experience—such as an internship in sales, consulting, or a commercial role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools
• Interest in CRM systems (HubSpot experience is a bonus)
• A passion for biotech and an eagerness to learn

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below