Technical Sales Specialist

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing life sciences company in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Representative for the Cambridge territory. This hybrid role requires building relationships with scientists and labs while promoting innovative life-science reagents. Candidates should have a degree in life sciences and ideally some sales experience. The role offers comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and genuine progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding

Ongoing sales training

Supportive management

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree in life sciences, bioscience, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is essential.
• Some experience in a commercial, customer-facing, or sales environment is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Grow sales across the territory through proactive outreach and customer visits.
• Promote life-science reagents and support customers with relevant product information.
• Handle incoming enquiries with professionalism.
• Maintain a high level of customer care and manage sales pipeline.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Resilience

Personable style

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Product: Life Science Reagents & Research Solutions

Territory: Cambridge & Surrounding Region
Package: £35-50K + Uncapped Commission (25% ote) + Training & Development
Sector: Life Science Research | Biochemicals | Advanced Reagents

Are you scientifically trained, naturally curious, and looking to kick‑start or accelerate a commercial career in the life sciences?

This fast‑growing organisation is expanding quickly across Europe and is now looking for an energetic Sales Representative to take ownership of a thriving Cambridge territory.

The company develops and supplies a broad portfolio of innovative reagents, reference materials, and research compounds used across drug discovery, biotech, and academic research. They’ve seen strong growth over the past years and continue to scale, making this a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants strong training, progression, and earning potential.

The Role

This is a home office x field‑based, customer‑facing sales role where no two weeks look the same. You’ll be the face of the company in the Cambridge area, building relationships with scientists, labs, and research teams while helping them access the products and technical information they need (1‑2 days out with customers each week).

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Growing sales across the territory through proactive outreach, relationship building, and regular customer visits
• Promoting a broad range of life‑science reagents and supporting customers with relevant product information
• Handling incoming enquiries (calls, emails, online chats) with professionalism and accuracy
• Maintaining a high level of customer care – from the first interaction through to order follow‑up and after‑sales support
• Working closely with internal colleagues across business development and marketing
• Gathering market insights, competitor information, and customer feedback to help shape campaigns and strategy
• Supporting events, exhibitions, and scientific conferences to raise brand visibility
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and managing your sales pipeline

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys speaking with people, thrives on variety, and likes the idea of mixing science with commercial problem‑solving.

About You

To succeed, you’ll ideally bring:

• A degree in life sciences, bioscience, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field – essential
• Some experience in a commercial, customer‑facing, or sales environment – highly preferred

Strong communication skills: confident, friendly, and able to explain technical concepts clearly

A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

Resilience, motivation, and a positive attitude

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

A personable style, someone who enjoys talking to scientists and isn’t afraid to ask great questions

If you're open‑mindful, enthusiastic, and have a bit of ambition, you’ll fit right in.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing weekly sales training
• Supportive management and a collaborative team culture
• Genuine progression opportunities in a fast‑growing business
• The chance to build a successful territory and develop long‑term customer relationships

For additional information please contact Richard Taylor

T: 07798 868198