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Sales Executive (Life Science Sector, UK OR Singapore))

Aqua Tech Recruitment
Edinburgh
2 days ago
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Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing supplier of innovative technologies for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. With offices in Edinburgh and Singapore, they specialise in GMP-compliant equipment and consumables that support sterile services, cleanroom operations, and critical decontamination processes.

The Role:

We are looking for a Sales Representative with a strong background in medical sales to join our expanding commercial team. This is a UK-wide role focused on selling medical-grade consumables and equipment including chemicals for medical equipment, medical fridges, and SMEG washer disinfectors. This is a varied, fast-paced role combining new business generation with account management. You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, nurturing existing relationships, and supporting sector development across healthcare, life sciences, and NHS markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and sector research

  • Drive sales of medical consumables and equipment to NHS, private healthcare, and life sciences clients

  • Manage and grow existing client accounts, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling

  • Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements, offering tailored product solutions and technical support where necessary

  • Maintain accurate CRM records of activity, pipelines, and client interactions

  • Collaborate with internal teams (technical, service, operations) to ensure smooth delivery and aftersales service

  • Represent Lifescience Technology at client meetings, industry events, and exhibitions

    Essential Requirements:

  • Proven track record in medical sales, ideally within NHS and/or sterile services environments

  • Experience selling technical products or consumables in a regulated industry

  • Strong business development skills with confidence in cold calling and lead generation

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

  • Willingness to travel across the UK regularly (field-based role)

    Desirable:

  • Familiarity with GMP environments or decontamination/sterilisation technologies

  • Experience with selling medical equipment such as fridges, autoclaves, or washer disinfectors

  • Understanding of public procurement and NHS purchasing processes

    What We Offer:

  • Highly competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission structure

  • Car allowance or company car

  • Remote working flexibility with UK-wide travel

  • Full training and product support from a collaborative, growing team

  • Clear opportunities for progression as we expand into new markets

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