Sales Director, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

TRS Consulting Services Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific technology firm based in Willenhall is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead their global sales team and drive business growth in laboratory solutions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in sales leadership within the scientific instrumentation sector and excellent customer acquisition skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with car options and bonus potential.

Benefits

Excellent Salary

Car Options

Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Proven track record in scientific/laboratory instrumentation sales leadership.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations and quality requirements.
• Experience managing global accounts and channel partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic commercial initiatives for laboratory solutions.
• Drive new business development in academic and pharmaceutical markets.
• Oversee key account management with leading institutions.

Skills

Sales leadership in scientific instrumentation

Business development in laboratory markets

Customer acquisition

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales forecasting

Key account management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Advanced degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Sales Director

Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

Excellent Salary, Car Options, and Bonus Potential

My client is a worldwide leader in laboratory and scientific technology, and are trusted by customers in a wide range of pharmaceutical, medical and life sciences sectors to provide the best and most reliable equipment solutions in their sector.

Their healthcare division is an integral part of this global services and technology group, employing thousands of people worldwide. Offering 'best in class' solutions across a wide range of equipment, their success is based upon a commitment to world leading manufacturing facilities, outstanding product innovation, excellent customer care and the recruitment and development of good people.

The Role

As Sales Director with a strong hunting mind set, you'll spearhead our commercial strategy, leading a global sales team while contributing to our mission of advancing scientific research through cutting-edge technology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business growth while supporting critical scientific research through their industry-leading laboratory solutions portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic commercial initiatives for laboratory solutions
• Drive new business development and customer acquisition in academic, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets
• Oversee key account management with leading research institutions and laboratories
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and Technical Support teams
• Guide product development strategy for next-generation systems
• Lead performance tracking and KPI management across global territories
• Develop and mentor a global sales organisation focused on scientific markets

Experience

• Proven track record in scientific / laboratory instrumentation sales leadership (extensive experience)
• Demonstrated success in growing territory revenues in laboratory instrumentation
• Experience with global accounts and channel partner management in laboratory markets
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality requirements, and laboratory applications
• International business acumen with experience in scientific communities
• Expert-level sales forecasting and budget management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with water purification, analytical chemistry, or laboratory infrastructure

This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited. The services advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited are those of an employment agency and / or employment business