Senior Account Manager

VRS-UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instruments company is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their UK team. This role focuses on driving growth in the North of England and Scotland, managing key accounts and developing new business. The successful candidate will have over 2 years of experience in scientific sales, exceptional account management skills, and a strong technical background. This position involves approximately 50% travel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in scientific sales, ideally related to capital instrumentation.
• Strong track record of exceeding sales targets and managing complex accounts.
• Excellent technical skills related to laboratory applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with key accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities in the scientific instrumentation market.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance customer support.

Skills

Scientific sales experience

Account management

Technical credibility

Commercial acumen

Tenacious mindset

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take the next step? We're looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our client's UK team, covering the North of England and Scotland, driving growth across a portfolio of advanced scientific instruments and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with key accounts while developing new business opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to scientists and lab managers, tailoring solutions to their workflows.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and colleagues to deliver outstanding customer support.
• Represent our clients cutting-edge technologies in chromatography, mass spectrometry, purification, and elemental analysis at meetings, demos, and events.
• Travel across your territory to strengthen partnerships and secure long-term success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in scientific sales, ideally with capital instrumentation.
• A strong track record of hitting targets and managing complex accounts.
• Excellent technical credibility paired with strong commercial acumen.
• A self-starting, tenacious mindset and the ability to thrive independently.

Territory

North UK & Scotland — Travel required approx. 50%.

Keywords

sales, account management, scientific sales, mass spectrometry, chromatography, ICP-MS, purification, consumables, laboratory, pharma, biotech, North UK, Scotland, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh