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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.

Even if you do not fit the criteria, we still want to hear from you! We have over 300 jobs not advertised on the website that you could be a perfect fit for!

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
Previous Listing
Date Updated
29 Jan 2026
Job reference
75408
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Kirstie Chatto
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Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

02

Solid Industry Relationships

Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

03

High Success Rate

Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

04

Systems that work for you

As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.