Sales Specialist

Invenia Group; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomics company is seeking an NGS Sales Specialist to drive growth in the UK & Ireland. This home-based role requires an MSc or PhD in relevant life sciences. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in genomics and great communication skills. You will collaborate with diverse teams, engage with key stakeholders, and contribute directly to the company's innovative NGS solutions. This position offers a clear development pathway in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive commercial team

Clear development pathway in commercial career

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NGS workflows and applications.
• Comfortable working in a field-based environment.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth of NGS instruments and reagents.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with key opinion leaders and decision-makers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, or related

Job description

NGS Sales Specialist – UK & Ireland

Home-based | Field-based role | Life Sciences / Genomics

We are recruiting an NGS Sales Specialist to support the growth of an innovative Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Spatial NGS portfolio across the UK and Ireland.

This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong scientific foundation in genomics with commercial curiosity. You’ll work closely with customers in academia, clinical research, government, and biotech, helping them adopt cutting-edge NGS solutions while partnering with internal sales and applications teams to drive growth.

🔹 Scientists and postdocs looking to transition into a commercial career are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior industry sales experience is not essential.

What You’ll Do

• Drive sales growth of NGS and Spatial NGS instruments and reagents
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts
• Build trusted relationships with core facilities, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and decision-makers
• Act as a technical and market expert, clearly communicating product value and differentiation
• Collaborate with field sales, inside sales, applications, marketing, and support teams
• Accurately track activity and pipeline using CRM tools

What We’re Looking For

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, or a related life science
• Strong understanding of NGS workflows and applications
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working in a field-based environment
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland

We welcome applications from :

• NGS / genomics sales professionals
• Scientists or postdoctoral researchers with hands-on NGS experience seeking a move into sales

Why Apply?

• Join a fast-growing, innovative genomics environment
• Work with a highly collaborative and supportive commercial team
• Combine scientific expertise with customer-facing impact
• Clear development pathway within a commercial career

📍 Location : Home-based (UK) with regional travel