Job Opportunity: Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland
Industry: WHC lab Biotech Ingredients
Company: WHC Lab Group
WHC Lab Group is a biotechnology company specializing in fermentation, with deep expertise in yeast, bacteria, enzymes and innovative fermentation products and services.
We are now seeking a commercially driven Area Sales Manager to lead growth across the UK & Ireland within our biotech ingredients portfolio.
The Role
You will lead sales of specialty fermentation ingredients including yeast extracts and peptones, targeting producers of bacteria, enzymes, and bio-fermented proteins.
Working remotely, you will:
* Develop and execute regional sales strategies
* Manage and grow key accounts
* Identify and convert new business opportunities
* Position technical ingredients as critical solutions for advanced biotech applications
* Manage pipeline reporting and performance metrics
* Collaborate cross-functionally to align commercial objectives
Skills & Experience
We are looking for a technical sales professional who can confidently bridge science and commerce.
* 5+ years direct sales experience
* Background in biotech, fermentation, or related industries (knowledge of bacteria/enzyme production highly desirable)
* Strong customer relationship management skills
* Proven ability to manage a remote territory independently
* Comfortable working with data, reporting tools, and structured sales processes
* Self-motivated, disciplined, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
* Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary + quarterly commission
* Travel opportunities to global industry events
* A dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial team
* Real opportunity to build and grow a key regional market
* Annual salary reviews
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Full remote setup (phone, laptop, tools provided)
* An open culture that welcomes new ideas and innovation
If you are passionate about fermentation, biotech innovation, and driving commercial growth — and ready to take ownership of the UK & Ireland market — we would love to hear from you.
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