Life Science Sales Executive

Location: UK-wide (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-Month FTC (potential to extend or become permanent)

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded life scientist to join a growing organisation specialising in genomics and DNA sequencing services. This is an inside sales-focused role supporting researchers, biotech companies and life science organisations across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound calls, email campaigns and customer outreach.

• Build relationships with academic, biotech and industrial customers.

• Understand customer research requirements and recommend suitable sequencing solutions.

• Manage sales opportunities and customer accounts through CRM systems.

• Support marketing activities, new service launches, webinars and industry events.

Requirements

• Life Sciences degree.

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in life science sales, business development, lead generation or scientific customer support.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and new business development.

• Highly organised, proactive and commercially driven.

Desirable

• Background in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics or DNA sequencing.

• Knowledge of Illumina and/or Oxford Nanopore technologies.

• Experience with HubSpot or other CRM systems.

• Additional European language skills (French, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch).

What’s on Offer?

• Predominantly home-based working (TBC).

• Exposure to cutting-edge genomics and sequencing technologies.

• International customer engagement across UK and European markets.

• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

• Potential for contract extension or permanent employment.

   

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Immediate availability or up to one month’s notice preferred.