About the Role
We're supporting a growing life science business in their search for a Sales Manager to lead and develop a national team. This hands-on role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day coaching, ensuring individual and overall sales targets are met. You'll need strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead a multi-specialist team across a diverse product range.
Location: Ideally based in the Central or South Midlands with easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, London, and Cambridge
The Sales Team Setup
The Sales Manager will be leading a small team of sales professionals, each focused on different product categories (including equipment, reagents, and internal support). The structure is not split by geography, but by product specialism.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company-wide goals
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing sales team of 9
Coach individuals and deliver onboarding for new starters
Maintain and develop the sales framework
Collaborate with marketing to align activity and improve lead generation
Monitor sales pipelines, performance, and reporting
Contribute to product strategy and customer relationship development
Lead on recruitment as the team continues to expand
Keep informed of industry trends and competitor activityKey Metrics
Achievement of team and individual revenue targets
Sales performance and continuous improvement
Forecasting accuracy and pipeline conversion
Customer acquisition, retention, and satisfactionIdeal Background
Strong experience in sales leadership within life sciences, biotech, or laboratory supply
Experience selling into academic institutions, pharma or biotech environments
Commercially minded, with strong people management and team development skills
Proficient with CRMs and confident using data to drive performance
Comfortable with national travel and based within reach BirminghamWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + car or allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown
Pension, healthcare, and wider benefits
Autonomy and support to shape and grow a national sales function
A collaborative, people focused environment