Sales Manager - Life Sciences

UST; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Manager for Life Sciences. This role involves creating and implementing a sales strategy, developing relationships with C-Level executives, and achieving sales targets within the UK territory. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in new business sales, particularly within the Life Sciences domain. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive consultative sales approaches are essential. The company values integrity, diversity, and relationship-building, fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in New Business Sales.
• Experience selling into the Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals domain.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a sales strategy for the UK market.
• Develop relationships at C-Level and Board level Executives.
• Achieve sales quota goals by delivering on revenue targets.

Skills

New Business Sales

Sales Strategy Development

Relationship Building

C-Level Negotiation

Consultative Sales Approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Job description

Who we are :

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of over 30,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 32+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are :

A Sales Manager (Life Sciences) who will be responsible for creating close customer relationships at the executive level, prospecting, developing, and closing new business specifically for UST’s Life Sciences business including Vision AI, data analytics, management consulting, and business application support, including SAP S / 4HANA Cloud ERP, Salesforces, and Workday.

IT Solutions and Services For Life Sciences & Pharma | UST

You will utilise international sales engineering teams to provide a consultative approach and align UST’s service offerings with clients' needs. This role will focus on the UK as a territory.

The Opportunity :

• Create and implement a sales strategy and go to market plan focused on prospecting, developing, and closing new business accounts within the UK.
• Develop relationships at C-Level and Board level Executives and interact with influencers and decision-makers to understand requirements
• Carry a sales target and deliver on the revenue and booking targets
• Create an account target list with specific penetration plans for each prospective entity
• Create and develop solution selling strategy to successfully penetrate and gain new accounts
• Be a "hunter", utilize and maintain an existing professional network to generate new business opportunities
• Achieve sales quota goals, drive and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual sales numbers
• Deliver web-based and in-person presentations, leveraging thorough knowledge of UST’s capabilities and sales best practices

What you need :

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• At least 10 years’ experience in New Business Sales
• Experience selling into the Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals domain
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and interact in a trusted engagement with C-level executives
• Ability to identify, access, and engage with Executive Management within banking financial services institutions
• Experience in driving consultative sales approaches and engaging in creative discussion defining solutions and services with customers
• Technical and business acumen (ability to discuss general business direction, security trends, technology implementation, networking, and general market trends)
• Proven track record of exceeding assigned sales quotas and demonstration of experience in closing
• Ability to think outside the box
• Driven, smart, and self-motivated
• Relationship builder

What we believe :

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion, and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility :

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity :

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity :

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and / or your performance.