Account Manager - Life Sciences

Territory: Nottingham, Sheffield & Leeds

Your location: Ideally living in the Sheffield/Nottingham areas

Do you want to join the market leading manufacturer of premium life science liquid handling technology and cell/tissue culture plasticware?

Are you a recent Life Science graduate and hungry to succeed in a lucrative scientific field sales role OR a commercially minded Scientist, Lab Technician, Lab Manager?

If so, this brand-new Account Manager role could be perfect for you so continue reading AND apply today!

The role of Account Manager - Life Sciences:

• This role involves a great mix of managing existing high value accounts in a lucrative territory with the opportunity to take this to the next level by seeking out exciting new clients and opportunities
• Maintain frequent contact with customers (including distributors) to identify, build and strengthen the relationship, continually assess effectiveness in meeting the customer’s needs, and ultimately maximize account penetration and customer retention
• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans with distributor(s), manage and enhances relationships and conduct regular reviews to drive sales and become a trusted point of contact
• Continuously review and develop existing and new business opportunities to ensure total revenue and profitable growth
• Use appropriate business reports and analyses to effectively develop and manage the business in their specified territory and segment

The requirements for the Account Manager - Life Sciences:

• Degree educated (BSc, MSc etc) in a life science subject such as Microbiology, Virology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related Biological/Biology field
• You will already know that a lucrative career in scientific sales is exactly what you want and will have previous sales/commercial experience in any type of industry which could be telesales, F2F sales or customer service
• You could also be working in a laboratory as a Scientist/Lab Technician with the drive to succeed in scientific sales
• Ability to establish rapport, identify opportunities and influence a decision
• Strong problem solving ability
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Valid UK driver’s license and passport

Salary and Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 20% OTE (Uncapped!)
• Fully expensed & high-quality company car
• Private Healthcare
• Private Pension (5% Matched)
• Laptop & Phone
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

You must have full right to work in the UK to be considered for this role AND a valid UK driving licence. If you require visa sponsorship and/or don’t hold a valid UK driving licence, then please don’t apply!