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Senior Sales Manager UK & Nordics
Scientific Supplier
Field Sales or Business Dev
Golden Triangle
£60,000 - £72,000
Reagents
Pharma/Biotech
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Key Account Manager to join a growing commercial team supporting strategic life science accounts across the UK’s “Golden Triangle” (London, Cambridge, and Oxford).
This is a highly strategic, relationship driven role focused on managing and growing a portfolio of major pharmaceutical and biotechnology accounts. The position is primarily account management focused (around 80-90% strategic account development) rather than high-volume new business activity.
The successful candidate will work closely with leading research organisations and pharmaceutical companies, engaging with scientists, lab leaders, procurement teams and manufacturing stakeholders to drive long-term partnerships and revenue growth.
Company Information
Our client is a global life sciences organisation specialising in the development and supply of high-quality recombinant proteins, antibodies and critical reagents used in drug discovery, cell and gene therapy, and vaccine development.
Working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations worldwide, the company is recognised as a premium scientific partner supporting advanced therapeutic research and development. With an established international presence and European operations, the business collaborates closely with major pharma, biotech, and research institutions to accelerate innovation in the life sciences sector.
Role Requirements
Build and execute strategic account plans, including mapping key stakeholders across complex pharma organisations.
Develop relationships with research scientists, principal investigators, lab heads, procurement teams and manufacturing stakeholders.
Drive revenue growth within existing accounts through strategic expansion and solution-based selling.
Deliver scientific presentations, product demonstrations and “lunch & learn” sessions to research teams.
Support discussions around vendor agreements, procurement processes and quality/manufacturing requirements.
Collaborate with internal teams including technical sales, inside sales, and marketing to support customer initiatives.
Maintain regular engagement with key accounts through scheduled visits and relationship development.
Contribute to regional sales strategy and support the continued growth of the organisation’s presence within leading pharma and biotech companies.
Person Specifications
1–2 years of wet lab experience within a relevant scientific environment.
Strong scientific credibility and confidence engaging with laboratory researchers and technical stakeholders.
Commercial experience in life science sales, account management, or a related customer-facing role is advantageous.
Experience with protein-based research, reagents, or related life science products is highly desirable.
Understanding of drug discovery, therapeutic development, or cell line development would be beneficial.
Ability to manage and grow strategic, high-value accounts within complex organisations.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver scientific training or educational sessions.
Ambitious, energetic and commercially driven with the ability to perform in a high-performance environment.
Package
Bonus: Uncapped performance bonus linked to revenue growth, with additional incentives for large orders
Travel: All business travel fully covered, including travel to Ireland when required
Mileage: Fully expensed
Benefits: Private medical insurance and comprehensive travel expense coverage
Support & Development: Access to mentorship and support within an experienced commercial and technical team
Locations
Amersham
Aylesbury
Banbury
Banstead
Barnet
Beckenham
Bexley
Bicester
Borehamwood
Brent
Bromley
Broxbourne
Buckingham
Camberwell
Cambridge
Camden
Carshalton
Caterham
Chertsey
Chessington
Chigwell
City of London
Clapham
Croydon
Dagenham
Dartford
Deptford
Dunstable
Ealing
East Central London
East London
Egham
Ely
Enfield
Epsom
Fulham
Gravesend
Grays
Greenford
Greenwich
Hackney
Haringey
Harpenden
Harrow
Hatfield
Hayes
Hemel Hempstead
Hertford
High Wycombe
Hitchin
Hornchurch
Ilford
Islington
Kingston-upon-Thames
Leatherhead
Leighton Buzzard
Lewisham
Leyton
Loughton
Luton
Maidenhead
Marlow
Milton Keynes
Mitcham
Morden
Newmarket
Newport Pagnell
North London
North West London
Northolt
Orpington
Oxford
Pinner
Purley
Putney
Radlett
Richmond upon Thames
Rickmansworth
Romford
Royston
Ruislip
Saffron Walden
Sidcup
Slough
South East London
South West London
Southall
St Albans
Staines
Stevenage
Stratford
Sutton
Twickenham
Upminster
Waltham Cross
Walthamstow
Wandsworth
Watford
Welwyn
Wembley
West Central London
West London
Westminster
Wimbledon
Windsor
Witney
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Date Updated
08 Apr 2026
Job reference
75550
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