Life Sciences Sales Executive – Midlands & North

About the role

This is a field‑based, customer‑facing sales position focused on growing existing accounts and winning new business across the Midlands and North of England. You will travel regularly throughout the territory, build strong relationships with academia, biotech, pharmaceutical and research organisations, and act as the primary point of contact for our laboratory product portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts across the assigned region.
• Create and execute account plans, contact strategies and customer development initiatives.
• Prospect, qualify and onboard new customers throughout the territory.
• Achieve agreed sales and profit targets, including product‑category goals.
• Conduct face‑to‑face meetings, site visits, product demonstrations and discussions.
• Maintain accurate activity and opportunity records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal specialists (equipment, microscopy, reagents) to deliver technical support.
• Support supplier relationships, joint customer visits, exhibitions and product initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven sales experience within the life‑science, laboratory or related sectors.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Midlands and North.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Preferably based around Birmingham or the M62 corridor.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM systems for opportunity management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £37,500 – £45,000 per year.
• 25% on‑target earnings (OTE) and a car allowance.
• Permanent full‑time contract.
• Field‑based role with professional development and support from internal product specialists.