Scientific Sales Account Manager

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Laptop

Phone

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a Life Science Sales Account Manager on behalf of an established, family-owned manufacturer of laboratory and medical consumables. You will take ownership of approximately 100 accounts, building relationships, increasing customer spend and identifying new business opportunities.

Four days per week visiting customers, one day working from home for planning and admin. You will have at least one year's sales experience with a scientific background, a full driving licence,

Qualifications

• At least one year's sales experience with a scientific or laboratory background.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing laboratory customers and grow spend.
• Identify opportunities to add products and win new accounts.
• Present products and coordinate customer support, planning visits and CRM updates.

Skills

Sales experience

Scientific background

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

CRM

Job description

Life Science Sales Account Manager

£35,000-£40,000 basic salary DOE + £8,000-£9,500 commission | Company car and benefits

MCS Group is recruiting a Life Science Sales Account Manager on behalf of an established, family-owned manufacturer of laboratory and medical consumables.

The company supplies universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical businesses, alongside organisations operating their own laboratories. Manufacturing approximately 95% of the products it sells, it offers an established product range and customer base. This opportunity has arisen following an internal transfer within the business.

The role

You will take ownership of approximately 100 existing accounts, building relationships, increasing customer spend and identifying new business opportunities. With attainable growth targets, this role combines account management with business development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing relationships with existing laboratory customers.
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts through additional products.
• Winning new customers across research, industry and life sciences.
• Understanding scientific requirements and advising on suitable products.
• Delivering product presentations and coordinating customer support.
• Planning customer visits and maintaining accurate CRM records.

You will spend four days per week visiting customers, with one day working from home for call planning and administration. Attendance in Wexford is required approximately three times per year.

The person

You will have at least one year's sales experience, alongside a scientific background and the knowledge to hold credible conversations with laboratory customers.

You will also bring:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An organised approach to managing your diary and territory.
• Confidence developing existing accounts and approaching new customers.
• A full, clean driving licence.

The company is open to candidates at different stages of their sales careers who meet these requirements, with product and sales training provided.

The package

• Basic salary of £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience.
• Commission of £8,000-£9,500 in addition to basic salary.
• Company car and fuel card.
• Daily allowance.
• Pension.
• Laptop and phone.
• Product and sales training.