Strategic Life Sciences Sales Associate (First Sales Exp)

Azenta Life Sciences; Takeley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock program

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

LinkedIn Learning

Corporate benefits program

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Sales Associate to drive strategic sales in life sciences, building relationships with academic and biotech customers. You will manage accounts from day one, work with senior sales leaders, and contribute to revenue growth across a global network.

You will lead client-facing events, generate leads through proactive outreach, and navigate sales cycles in academic and biotech settings. Travel 3–5 days per month is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in B2B sales in biotech, lab services or academia.
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and lab workflows.
• Proven success in lead generation and client acquisition.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days/month for client visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies with guidance from your manager.
• Independently manage sales cycles in academic and biotech environments.
• Organize and lead client-facing events (e.g. vendor shows, lunch & learns).
• Generate qualified leads through proactive outreach and strategic networking.
• Handle incoming inquiries and follow up with prospects professionally.
• Use CRM systems to manage customer data and project information.
• Prepare territory reports and support account planning.
• Qualify marketing leads from campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with field reps and contribute to cross-functional sales initiatives.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM experience

Communication skills

Travel availability

B2B sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Sales Associate to drive strategic sales in life sciences, building relationships with academic and biotech customers. You will manage accounts from day one, work with senior sales leaders, and contribute to revenue growth across a global network.

You will lead client-facing events, generate leads through proactive outreach, and navigate sales cycles in academic and biotech settings. Travel 3–5 days per month is required.