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Sales Specialist

Scientific Supplier
Field Sales or Business Dev
Cell Pathology/ Histology
Midlands & South UK
£45,000 - £55,000
Histopathology
Diagnostics

Role Overview

Your primary mission will be to exceed sales, placement, and visit targets while ensuring that every interaction is professional, impactful, and informative. You will play a crucial role in driving the business forward by effectively managing key prospects, identifying market opportunities, and providing valuable feedback to the wider team.

Company Information

Our client is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostic equipment and reagents for medical laboratories and healthcare professionals worldwide. Their products cover a wide range of diagnostic areas including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and quality in the field of diagnostics, with a focus on providing reliable and accurate solutions to aid in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions.

Role Requirements

Drive regional sales performance by exceeding revenue and system placement targets across all product lines.
Develop and execute a strategic regional sales plan, supporting product launches and maintaining strong market presence.
Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to adjust strategies and capitalise on opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, meeting visit targets, conducting business reviews, and managing tenders and demonstrations.
Provide accurate sales forecasts, submit timely monthly reports, and keep CRM records fully updated.
Represent the company at industry exhibitions and meetings, delivering presentations and promoting products professionally.

Person Specifications

A degree or relevant professional qualification in a scientific field such as Biomedical Sciences, Cellular Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related Life Sciences subject.
Knowledge of the practical application of pathology, ideally gained through direct work experience in an NHS clinical laboratory.
A minimum of 2 years of direct sales experience, ideally selling high-value products on a capital or reagent rental basis into NHS clinical laboratories.
Proven success in navigating complex sales cycles and closing deals.
Strong numeracy, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent communication skills-both written and spoken-with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
Strong planning, organizational capabilities, and attention to detail.
Full UK driving licence.

Package

£10k Bonus (over achievement plans in place)
Company Car or Car Allowance (£8.3k yearly).
Phone & Laptop.
10% Contribution Pension.
Healthcare.
24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
Dailly Allowance in the Field (£6.50).

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Locations

Leicester
Loughborough
Market Harborough
Melton Mowbray
Previous Listing
Date Updated
02 Mar 2026
Job reference
75051
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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.

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Solid Industry Relationships

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

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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.

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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.