Life Sciences Account Manager — Pharma/Biotech Growth

Ecolab, Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an Account Manager (m/f/d) in Southwest England to manage and grow a portfolio across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, personal care, and cosmetics sectors. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders in Manufacturing, QA, Validation, Engineering, and Procurement, while identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored, technically informed solutions.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide product evaluations, cleaning trials, and on-site support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in technical sales, account management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, laboratory, or related industries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and influence both technical and commercial decision-makers.
• Willingness to travel throughout Northern England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of customers within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, personal care, and cosmetics sectors.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, and Procurement functions.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within existing and target accounts.
• Apply a consultative sales approach to understand customer processes, operational challenges, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support through product evaluations, cleaning trials, customer training, and tailored recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to develop tailored customer solutions.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and territory planning.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Ecolab at industry conferences, seminars, and trade events.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Sales experience

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Ecolab is seeking an Account Manager (m/f/d) in Southwest England to manage and grow a portfolio across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, personal care, and cosmetics sectors. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders in Manufacturing, QA, Validation, Engineering, and Procurement, while identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored, technically informed solutions.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide product evaluations, cleaning trials, and on-site support,