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Business Development Manager

Scientific Supplier
Field Sales or Business Dev
Cold Storage and Core Equipment
North UK
£45,000 - £55,000
Capital Equipment

Role Overview

This is a dual-function position offering exposure to both high-volume core laboratory equipment sales and complex, high-value capital projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, commercially impactful role within the life sciences sector, combining relationship-led sales with technically challenging solutions.

Company Information

Zenopa have partnered with a UK-based company specialising in laboratory equipment and sample storage solutions. They supply a range of temperature-controlled systems, cryogenic and ultra-cold storage, and general lab equipment, backed by technical support and expert advice. The business places importance on quality, responsiveness, and helping customers select the right solutions for their needs.

Role Requirements

Develop and grow a Northern UK sales territory covering cold storage and laboratory equipment.
Build long-term relationships with customers across academia, biotech, pharma and healthcare.
Identify new business opportunities and expand into emerging market segments.
Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to close.
Act as the UK product specialist for automated cryogenic storage systems.
Support complex, multi-site and high-value automation projects across the UK.
Work closely with technical, engineering and supplier teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Full product training will be provided, including international manufacturer training.

Person Specifications

We are looking for a commercially driven sales professional with a strong technical mindset.

You are likely to have:
Experience selling laboratory equipment, life science solutions or technical capital equipment.
Exposure to cold storage, cryogenics, automation or complex engineered systems.
A proven ability to develop new business and manage a sales territory.
Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills.
The confidence to work on both standard equipment sales and long-term project opportunities.
A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach.

Package

Uncapped commission and bonus structure.
Car allowance, phone and laptop.
Generous holiday entitlement including Christmas shutdown.
Pension scheme and additional benefits.

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    Locations

    Accrington
    Altrincham
    Ashton-under-Lyme
    Barnard Castle
    Barnsley
    Barrow
    Beverley
    Birkby
    Bishop Auckland
    Blackburn
    Blackpool
    Bolton
    Bootle
    Bradford
    Bradley
    Burnley
    Bury
    Buxton
    Cheadle
    Chester
    Chesterfield
    Chorley
    Cleethorpes
    Cleveland
    Crewe
    Darlington
    Darwen
    Deeside
    Deighton
    Dewsbury
    Doncaster
    Dronfield
    Elland
    Ellesmere Port
    Fleetwood
    Grimsby
    Halifax
    Harrogate
    Hartlepool
    Hebden Bridge
    Hessle
    Huddersfield
    Hull
    Hyde
    Ilkley
    Keighley
    Kendal
    Knaresborough
    Lancaster
    Leeds
    Leigh
    Leyland
    Liverpool
    Macclesfield
    Manchester
    Morecambe
    Nantwich
    Newton Aycliffe
    Normanton
    North Ferriby
    Northwich
    Oldham
    Ormskirk
    Pontefract
    Poulton-Le-Fylde
    Prescot
    Preston
    Pudsey
    Redcar
    Ripon
    Rochdale
    Rotherham
    Runcorn
    Sale
    Salford
    Sandbach
    Scarborough
    Scunthorpe
    Selby
    Sheffield
    Shipley
    Skelmersdale
    Skipton
    Southport
    Sowerby Bridge
    St Helens
    Stockport
    Thirsk
    Thornton-Cleveleys
    Wakefield
    Warrington
    Wetherby
    Widnes
    Wigan
    Wirral
    York
    Date Updated
    08 Jan 2026
    Job reference
    75408
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    Solid Industry Relationships

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