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Technical Sales Specialist

Scientific Supplier
Field Sales or Business Dev
DNA Extraction
UK
£35,000 - £50,000
Universities

Role Overview

This is a hands-on commercial role focused on winning, onboarding, and retaining customers across our microbial genome sequencing services. You’ll drive inbound and outbound sales, manage the sales pipeline, support new service launches, and build long-term client relationships. Working closely with technical and key account teams, you’ll turn customer needs into solutions, and satisfied clients into loyal partners.

Company Information

Zenopa have partnered with a UK-based company providing microbial sequencing and analysis services. They offer end-to-end solutions including sample processing, data analysis, and secure online project management. The team promotes a relaxed and supportive culture, emphasising collaboration, engagement, and a friendly, enjoyable working environment.

Role Requirements

– Drive inbound and outbound sales, converting enquiries into revenue
– Own and manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation to conversion
– Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, managing onboarding and ongoing service needs
– Confidently discuss technical sequencing requirements, involving technical teams where needed
– Identify and win tenders and contract opportunities, supporting handover to key accounts
– Support new service development, product launches, and competitive positioning
– Create and contribute to technical marketing content and represent the business at events

Person Specifications

– Strong working knowledge of microbial genome sequencing
– Excellent technical communication skills with a customer-first mindset
– Commercially savvy, with strong analytical, planning, and presentation skills
– High attention to detail and a proven ability to build lasting client relationships

Package

Competitive Base Salary
Option for 4 Day Working Week
30 Days AL
10% Employer Pension
Wellness Program
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    Malmesbury
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    Yeovil
    Date Updated
    22 Jan 2026
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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

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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.