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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
Further Package Details

Locations

Aldershot
Alfreton
Altrincham
Amersham
Andover
Aylesbury
Banbury
Barnsley
Basingstoke
Bath
Bicester
Birmingham
Bourne
Brackley
Bracknell
Bridgmorth
Brierley Hill
Bristol
Buckingham
Burton upon Trent
Buxton
Camberley
Cambridge
Cannock
Cheadle
Chesterfield
Chippenham
Cirencester
Clevedon
Corby
Coventry
Crewe
Derby
Droitwich
Dronfield
Dudley
Dunstable
Ely
Faringdon
Gloucester
Guildford
Harpenden
Hatfield
Hemel Hempstead
Hertford
High Wycombe
Hitchin
Hyde
Kettering
Leamington Spa
Leek
Leicester
Leighton Buzzard
Lichfield
Lincon
Loughborough
Louth
Luton
Macclesfield
Maidenhead
Malmesbury
Malvern
Mansfield
Market Drayton
Market Harborough
Market Rasen
Marlow
Matlock
Melton Mowbray
Milton Keynes
Nantwich
Newark
Newbury
Newmarket
Newport Pagnell
Northampton
Northwich
Nottingham
Nuneaton
Oxford
Peterborough
Reading
Rotherham
Royston
Rugby
Runcorn
Saffron Walden
Sailsbury
Sandbach
Sheffield
Shifnal
Slough
Solihull
St Albans
St Helens
Stamford
Stevenage
Stockport
Stoke-on-Trent
Stone
Stourbridge
Stroud
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Swindon
Telford
Tewkesbury
Tipton
Towcester
Uttoxeter
Walsall
Warminster
Warrington
Warwick
Wells
Welwyn
Weston-super-Mare
Widnes
Willenhall
Windsor
Witney
Woking
Wokingham
Wolverhampton
Worcester
Yeovil
Previous Listing
Date Updated
02 Apr 2026
Job reference
75270
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James 3x4 2025
James Dolan
Expertise: Chemistry, Life Science, Management, Physics, Service Engineering
Bailey
Bailey Osborne
Expertise: Life Science
This role has been filled
Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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01

We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

02

Solid Industry Relationships

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

03

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.

04

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.