Sales Development Manager – North UK

This exciting new opportunity offers a leadership position responsible for driving sales growth across the North of England, including the M62 corridor and Scotland. The role involves managing a team of two product specialists and providing hands-on leadership and coaching to maximize market share and account penetration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly visit customer sites to support sales activities, with an expectation of 60-80% of time in the field.
• Coach, mentor, and lead the product specialist team to enhance performance, drive repeat business, and achieve preferred supplier status.
• Manage the sales territory, developing and implementing strategies to increase account penetration and overall market share.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with current and potential clients in the life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Actively prospect for new business alongside the product specialist team and contribute to lead generation.

Experience required:

• A degree-level education in a life science or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in people management and team leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in sales and account management within relevant industries.
• Knowledge of life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts in the North of England.

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At Life Sciences Recruitment Ltd (LSR), we are a Global Life Science recruitment firm that specialises in partnering with start-ups and fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical organisations.

Founded in 2021, we recognised the need for a company with a search firm's insights, knowledge and credibility but offering a contingent service.

As one of the most competitive and fast-paced industries globally, succeeding and growing in the life sciences business requires a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and business savvy. At LSR, to find the best talent for your organisation, our dynamic recruitment consultants tap into our unparalleled network of contacts and apply a quality-based approach to a contingent search model tailored to your needs. We provide the most sought-after candidates to fit your requirements, from temporary placement to Fortune 500 companies!

LSR is a privately owned and independent recruitment company focused on the Life Sciences industry. We are a subsidiary of Morgan Prestwich (MP), Europe's leading boutique Life Sciences executive search and advisory firm.

Contact us today to learn more about our recruitment services!