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Sales Manager, Life Sciences

CK Group
Cambridge
1 week ago
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CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager, with a proven track record in life science sales and a background in protein assay instrumentation, to join a growing biotechnology company, at their facilities located in Cambridge, on a permanent basis with travel in the UK and Europe (up to 30%). An exciting opportunity to join a growing sales team, and lead their growth plans into Europe.
The Company:

Our client is an expanding biotech focused in revolutionising protein research.
Location:

The position is based in Cambridge, UK with up to 30% travel in the UK and Europe
The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding our clients European customer base and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma industry
You will additionally be responsible for:

  • Focusing on new and existing customers to implement strategies to achieve the short and long-term sales targets.
  • Qualify new sale leads guiding them through the sales pipeline.
  • Sales forecasting and reporting on the progress and results of prospecting campaigns.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows and customer site visits to build brand awareness.
  • Work alongside the sales and marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities.


Your Background:

  • Degree qualified in biology, biochemistry, life sciences or equivalent.
  • Highly experienced in sales.
  • Must have strong knowledge of customer needs in protein assay instrumentation and lab automation in the bioprocessing industry.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Experience of delivering success in a start-up company - desirable.
  • Experience managing customer contacts using a CRM (e.g. Hubspot).


Benefits:

  • An opportunity to join a passionate and driven team.
  • Competitive compensation, share option scheme, performance-based bonus, pension.


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