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Senior Sales Manager, Life Sciences

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CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior 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. 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 60% 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:

European sales strategy development - focusing on new and existing customers to implement strategies to achieve the short and long-term sales targets and KPIs for the team
Sales forecasting and reporting
Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows and customer site visits to build brand awareness
Engage with key decision-makers in European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers and research institutions. 
Work alongside the marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities
Your Background:

Degree qualified in biology, biochemistry, life sciences or equivalent 
Highly experienced in sales (6+ years), with at least 3 years in a senior role in sales of instrumentation (bioreactors) or related technologies (cell line development, process development) within a biotech sector.
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
Benefits:

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

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. 

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