Sales Account Manager - Life Sciences

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in Life Sciences seeks an experienced Sales professional for a territory covering the Midlands and South Wales. The role involves significant fieldwork, customer relationship management, and driving growth in their exciting product portfolio. The ideal candidate should have a strong scientific background and proven sales experience in both academia and the biotechnology sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences sales, especially in academia and biotechnology.
• Background in Molecular Biology or related field.
• Track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer relationships to drive sales activities.
• Provide support throughout the sales cycle for customer satisfaction.
• Report sales forecasts and planning territory activities.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Business Planning

Scientific Knowledge

Education

BSc in Molecular Biology

PhD in related subject

Job description

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Client:

Cpl Life Sciences

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking to speak with experienced Life Sciences Sales professionals for a new position with an established client, covering a territory across the Midlands and South Wales.

This role will work across an exciting product portfolio and will predominantly work with Academia and Biotechnology customers.

With around 80% of your time spent in-field, you will develop and manage customer relationships to drive sales activities and growth across the territory.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Proactively approaching both new and existing customers so as to grow business and market share.
• Providing full support to customers throughout the sales cycle, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Working with the Sales Manager to provide full sales reporting and forecasting both weekly and monthly.
• Business planning – ensuring full planning of your own sales/territory activities each week.

This position will be an ideal fit for someone who:

• Has a Scientific background – with a BSc in Molecular Biology or another related subject. A PhD will be advantageous.
• Demonstrates excellent Life Sciences sales experience – with experience of liaising with customers within both academia and the biotechnology industry.
• Can efficiently develop and implement business plans for an/the assigned territory.
• Is driven, motivated and has a track record in driving sales and business growth in a similar role.

To apply:

Please submit your application via this advertisement. We will be in contact shortly if your application has been successful and look forward to hearing from you.