Sales Manager - Life Sciences

Cameo Consultancy; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in life sciences is seeking a Sales Manager to lead and develop a national team in Banbury. The role involves strategic oversight and coaching a team across diverse product categories in a hands-on manner. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in sales within life sciences and be proficient with data-driven performance management. Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and healthcare benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy to shape the sales function

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sales leadership within life sciences, biotech, or laboratory supply.
• Experience selling into academic institutions, pharma or biotech environments.
• Commercially minded with strong people management and team development skills.
• Proficient with CRMs and confident using data to drive performance.
• Comfortable with national travel and based within reach of Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company-wide goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing sales team of 9.
• Monitor sales pipelines, performance, and reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing to align activity and improve lead generation.
• Lead on recruitment as the team continues to expand.

Skills

Scientific Sales

Reagents and Equipment

Sales Manager

Commercial Sales

Tools

CRMs

Job description

We have only the best roles at Cameo Consultancy

• Reference: J6889_1753975601
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
• Skills: Scientific Sales, Reagents and Equipment, Sales Manager, Commercial Sales

About the Role

We're supporting a growing life science business in their search for a Sales Manager to lead and develop a national team. This hands-on role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day coaching, ensuring individual and overall sales targets are met. You'll need strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead a multi-specialist team across a diverse product range.

Location: Ideally based in the Central or South Midlands with easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, London, and Cambridge

The Sales Team Setup

The Sales Manager will be leading a small team of sales professionals, each focused on different product categories (including equipment, reagents, and internal support). The structure is not split by geography, but by product specialism.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company-wide goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing sales team of 9
• Coach individuals and deliver onboarding for new starters
• Maintain and develop the sales framework
• Collaborate with marketing to align activity and improve lead generation
• Monitor sales pipelines, performance, and reporting
• Contribute to product strategy and customer relationship development
• Lead on recruitment as the team continues to expand
• Keep informed of industry trends and competitor activity

Key Metrics

• Achievement of team and individual revenue targets
• Sales performance and continuous improvement
• Forecasting accuracy and pipeline conversion
• Customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in sales leadership within life sciences, biotech, or laboratory supply
• Experience selling into academic institutions, pharma or biotech environments
• Commercially minded, with strong people management and team development skills
• Proficient with CRMs and confident using data to drive performance
• Comfortable with national travel and based within reach Birmingham

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + car or allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown
• Pension, healthcare, and wider benefits
• Autonomy and support to shape and grow a national sales function
• A collaborative, people focused environment

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