Partner Job CK Group - Science, Clinical and Technical
CK Group is 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join a expanding sales team and lead their growth plans into Europe.
The Company:
Our client is an expanding biotech focused on 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 the European customer base, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma industry.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing European sales strategies focused on new and existing customers to meet sales targets and KPIs.
- Sales forecasting and reporting.
- Representing the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer site visits to build brand awareness.
- Engaging with key decision-makers in European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and research institutions.
- Collaborating with the marketing team to align efforts and optimise sales opportunities.
Your Background:
- Degree in biology, biochemistry, life sciences, or equivalent.
- At least 6 years of sales experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior role selling instrumentation (bioreactors) or related technologies (cell line development, process development) within the biotech sector.
- Strong knowledge of customer needs in protein assay instrumentation and lab automation in the bioprocessing industry.
- Proven success in exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Experience in a start-up environment is desirable.
- Experience managing customer contacts using a CRM system.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a passionate and driven team.
- Competitive salary, share option scheme, performance-based bonus, and pension.
Apply:
Applicants must have entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote the job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
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