Senior Sales Manager, Life Sciences

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding biotechnology company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to lead their sales growth in Europe. The role involves developing sales strategies, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving revenue growth in the biopharma sector. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate team focused on revolutionizing protein research. With a competitive compensation package and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company, this position is ideal for a driven sales professional looking to advance their career.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Share option scheme

Performance-based bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• 6+ years of sales experience, with 3+ years in a senior role within biotech.
• Strong knowledge of protein assay instrumentation and lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and expand the European customer base.
• Develop European sales strategies and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales Management

Biotechnology

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Sales Strategy Development

Market Analysis

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Biochemistry

Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

CK Group is recruiting for an experienced Senior Sales Manager with a proven track record in life science sales and a background in protein assay instrumentation, to join a growing biotechnology company at their facilities in Cambridge on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a expanding sales team and lead their growth plans into Europe.

The Company:

Our client is an expanding biotech focused on revolutionising protein research.

Location:

The position is based in Cambridge, UK, with 60% travel within the UK and Europe.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding the client’s European customer base, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma industry.

You will additionally be responsible for:

1. European sales strategy development—focusing on new and existing customers to implement strategies to achieve short and long-term sales targets and KPIs for the team.
2. Sales forecasting and reporting.
3. Representing the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer site visits to build brand awareness.
4. Engaging with key decision-makers in European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and research institutions.
5. Working alongside the marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities.

Your Background:

1. Degree qualified in biology, biochemistry, life sciences, or equivalent.
2. Highly experienced in sales (6+ years), with at least 3 years in a senior role in sales of instrumentation (bioreactors) or related technologies (cell line development, process development) within the biotech sector.
3. Must have strong knowledge of customer needs in protein assay instrumentation and lab automation in the bioprocessing industry.
4. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
5. Experience of delivering success in a start-up company is desirable.
6. Experience managing customer contacts using a CRM.
7. An opportunity to join a passionate and driven team.
8. Competitive compensation, share option scheme, performance-based bonus, pension.

Apply:

Applicants must hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 131 818 in all correspondence.

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