Scientific Sales Specialist

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% commission

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Scientific Sales Specialist to drive chemistry consumables sales across the EMEA region, working remotely from anywhere in the UK. You will generate opportunities, build a strong pipeline and collaborate with field sales.

You will engage with scientists in pharma, CROs and academia, prepare quotations, manage samples and literature requests, keep CRM up to date, and hit monthly, quarterly and annual KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related chemical science.
• Understanding of organic chemistry workflows.
• Sales experience in scientific consumables or lab products.
• Commercially driven with a clear target focus.
• Confidence talking with scientists in pharma, CROs and academia.
• Ability to juggle multiple opportunities independently.

Responsibilities

• Run targeted sales campaigns across EMEA.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline from first contact to sale.
• Follow up marketing leads quickly and convert interest into business.
• Collaborate with Account Managers; join field visits occasionally to observe deals.
• Prepare quotations and handle samples, literature and demo requests.
• Keep the CRM accurate so every opportunity is visible and tracked.
• Deliver against monthly, quarterly and annual KPIs.

Skills

Sales experience

Target-driven

Science communication

Education

Degree in chemistry

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Scientific Sales Specialist – Chemistry Consumables (EMEA)

Are you a chemist with a commercial edge? This is your chance to combine both in a newly created sales role with a global life science technology business, working remotely from anywhere in the UK.

The opportunity

My client supplies chemistry consumables used in drug discovery, development and analytical labs worldwide, and they’re investing in growth. This new role sits at the heart of the EMEA commercial team. You’ll create the opportunities that drive consumables sales, working alongside a field sales team that’s ready to convert them.

It’s a genuine chance to shape a role from day one, with the backing of an established global business.

What you’ll deliver

• Run targeted sales campaigns that generate new leads across EMEA
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline, qualifying and progressing opportunities from first contact to sale
• Follow up marketing leads quickly and turn interest into real business
• Work closely with Account Managers, including joining them in the field from time to time to see how deals are won
• Prepare quotations and handle sample, literature and demo requests
• Keep the CRM accurate so every opportunity is visible and tracked
• Deliver against clear monthly, quarterly and annual KPIs

What you’ll bring

• A degree in chemistry or a related chemical science
• An understanding of organic chemistry workflows
• Sales experience, ideally in scientific consumables or lab products
• Real commercial drive: you’re motivated by targets and enjoy picking up the phone
• Confidence talking with scientists in pharma, CROs and academia
• The organisation to juggle multiple opportunities while working independently

What’s on offer

• 20% commission linked to clear, achievable KPIs
• Fully remote within the UK, with occasional travel to the UK head office
• Defined progression routes into field sales and marketing, with wider moves into customer service, operations or R&D
• A growing business with plenty of opportunity for those who deliver

Location

UK remote. A central UK base is ideal for occasional travel.

The process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short video interview, with the final stage held in person.