Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager – Life Sciences
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Key Account Manager to join an established laboratory equipment business, managing and developing customer relationships across London and the surrounding areas.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced life sciences sales professional looking to take ownership of key customer relationships, develop existing accounts and identify new commercial opportunities.
As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing customer relationships and driving sales across your territory.
Key responsibilities will include:
– Managing and developing relationships with key laboratory customers
– Regularly visiting customers and identifying new commercial opportunities
– Developing existing accounts and growing customer spend
– Preparing and following up sales quotations
– Managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to close
– Developing strong negotiation and closing skills
– Responding promptly to customer enquiries and providing a high level of service
– Supporting product demonstrations and liaising with suppliers where required
– Managing tenders and Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
– Maintaining accurate customer records, account plans and sales activity
– Monitoring sales performance against targets
– Identifying and progressing new leads and opportunities
– Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver the best solutions for customers
This is an excellent opportunity for a life sciences sales professional to join a specialist laboratory equipment environment, working with a broad range of laboratory products and customers across London.
If you’re commercially driven, highly organised and looking for a role where you can take ownership of key accounts and directly influence your earning potential, we’d be keen to hear from you.

We’re looking for an organised and commercially minded sales professional with experience within the life sciences or laboratory sector.
Ideally, you will have:
– Previous life sciences sales experience
– A minimum BSc in a relevant scientific subject
– Strong communication and relationship-building skills
– Excellent organisation and attention to detail
– Confidence communicating with customers by phone, email and face-to-face
– A proactive and commercially driven approach
– The ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively
– Experience with SAP or a similar CRM/ERP system would be advantageous
– Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
– A full UK driving licence
You’ll be someone who is comfortable working independently, enjoys building long-term customer relationships and is motivated by achieving and exceeding sales targets.

– Competitive basic salary, dependent on experience
– Uncapped bonus
– Car allowance
– Mobile phone
– iPad