Strategic Life Sciences Sales Associate - Territory Growth

Azenta Life Sciences; Takeley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock program

Life insurance

Company pension

LinkedIn Learning

Corporate benefits

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Sales Associate to drive territory-specific sales strategies, manage B2B sales cycles, and build lasting relationships with academic and biotech clients. You will lead events, generate leads, and collaborate with senior sales leaders from day one to contribute to revenue growth.

You will travel 3–5 days per month, bring a life-science background, and excel in client acquisition, with strong CRM skills to organize data and accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in biotech, lab services, or academic supply.
• 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 per 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

Client acquisition

CRM experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Sales Associate to drive territory-specific sales strategies, manage B2B sales cycles, and build lasting relationships with academic and biotech clients. You will lead events, generate leads, and collaborate with senior sales leaders from day one to contribute to revenue growth.

You will travel 3–5 days per month, bring a life-science background, and excel in client acquisition, with strong CRM skills to organize data and accounts.