Do you have a microbiology or biology educational background? Do you have sales experience working face to face with customers? Are you looking for a new challenge and to join a great team of sales professionals looking to make a difference? Our client is a leading provider of laboratory equipment and consumables who sell their products into a wide range of customer across the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Industrial markets. Priding themselves on a top-class customer service and high quality industry leading products, they are now looking for an Account Manager to join the team and look after customers in the South West region of the UK. Responsibilities will include- * Looking after existing customers, growing the accounts and nurturing business for the company * Seeking out new business opportunities * Meeting with customers across the South West to explore new ventures and ensure service levels are upkept * Accurate record keeping and data logging using company CRM * Provide business proposals, quotations, and pricing for products, as required. * Reporting sales figures to senior leadership team * Keep up to date with industry and product knowledge To be considered for this opportunity you should- * Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in scientific subject, ideally biology, microbiology, cellular biology, biomedical science or chemistry * Hold a Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West of the UK * Have previous sales experience, ideally within the scientific industry * Have the ability to communicate effectively * Possess technical knowledge of laboratory products, equipment and consumables * Be able to present to a variety of audience * Be motivated, hardworking and ambitious * Be highly organised and able to manage workload Ideally have a background in chemistry or related scientific area * Have experience working with a CRM You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment, competitive salary and company benefits such as bonus and company car as well as strong progression opportunities. For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter. Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Network Scientific is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities across the scientific and technical sectors. We specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract placements, and pride ourselves on being an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy with a strong focus on candidate care. If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website. Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency