Sales Development Manager – North UK

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Sales Development Manager – North UK, Manchester

Client:

Life Sciences Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

This exciting new opportunity offers a leadership position responsible for driving sales growth across the North of England, including the M62 corridor and Scotland. The role involves managing a team of two product specialists and providing hands-on leadership and coaching to maximize market share and account penetration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regularly visit customer sites to support sales activities, with an expectation of 60-80% of time in the field.
2. Coach, mentor, and lead the product specialist team to enhance performance, drive repeat business, and achieve preferred supplier status.
3. Manage the sales territory, developing and implementing strategies to increase account penetration and overall market share.
4. Build and nurture strong relationships with current and potential clients in the life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries.
5. Actively prospect for new business alongside the product specialist team and contribute to lead generation.

Experience required:

1. A degree-level education in a life science or related field.
2. 1-3 years of experience in people management and team leadership.
3. At least 5 years of experience in sales and account management within relevant industries.
4. Knowledge of life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts in the North of England.