Scientific Field Sales + Account Management

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Laboratory Supplies – Market Leader

Field based role – 3+ days per week.

We are looking for life sciences candidates keen to progress into sales!

Territory – Reading, Luton, North London

• Well established independent manufacturer
• Exciting business, phenomenal culture, very progressive and inclusive
• Excellent training scheme, well established, reputable, large range of products
• Working with Academia, Commercial Labs and Biotech Companies

THE COMPANY: An independent, privately owned manufacturer specialising in the provision of a range of consumables that are used within laboratories, serving universities, biotech and pharmaceutical organisations. They are currently seeking to recruit a motivated, hungry and credible sales professional with scientific experience to manage and grow their well-established sales territory. They have a great culture, offer full training and have a track record of developing their employees!

THE ROLE: As Account Manager the successful candidate will be managing key relationships with relevant scientific and purchasing / procurement contacts, typically talking to lab managers, technicians and researchers. This is an account management position with an element of new business from within existing accounts. 70% of your time will be spent managing accounts within the Academia space with the rest of your time involving working with Biotech companies, Commercial Labs and Pharmaceutical businesses. 70 – 80% of your working week will be spent out with customer facing.

What experience do you need to be suitable?

• Must have a life sciences degree
• Some sales or commercial work experience
• Confident presenting, driven by targets and hitting KPIs
• Full driving licence

The Package for the Account Manager:

• Basic: £35,000 – 40,000 – depending on experience
• Bonus: £5,000 uncapped
• Car: Fully expensed company Audi A3
• Benefits: healthcare, Pension, mobile, iPad, 23 days holiday + stats (rises with service)