Sales Associate (m/f/x) – Strategic Sales Role for Life Science Professionals with First Sales Experience in Oxford

At Azenta, we believe that progress in life sciences starts with bold ideas and people who know how to turn them into results. Our culture thrives on initiative, ownership, and collaboration. We challenge the status quo and empower our teams to shape the future of biotech and research.

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in sample management and genomic services, supporting top-tier biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions. With over 1 billion samples managed worldwide, we deliver unmatched capabilities in lab analysis, informatics, and automation.

How You’ll Add Value

• You will drive sales activities in your territory, build lasting relationships with academic and biotech clients, and contribute directly to revenue growth.
• You’ll work closely with senior sales leaders and take ownership of your accounts from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies with guidance from your manager.
• Independently manage sales cycles in academic and biotech environments.
• Organize and lead client-facing events (e.g. vendor shows, lunch & learns).
• Generate qualified leads through proactive outreach and strategic networking.
• Handle incoming inquiries and follow up with prospects professionally.
• Use CRM systems to manage customer data and project information.
• Prepare territory reports and support account planning.
• Qualify marketing leads from campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with field reps and contribute to cross-functional sales initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in biotech, lab services, or academic supply.
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and lab workflows.
• Proven success in lead generation and client acquisition.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days/month for client visits and events.

Our Offer

• Join a company that contributes to groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies.
• Benefit from the operational opportunities of a growing, modern, and innovative company in the healthcare/life sciences industry.
• Experience close collaboration and knowledge exchange in a global network of customers, partners, and colleagues.
• Participate in national and international company events.
• After onboarding, you’ll receive regular training and development tailored to your needs.
• Enjoy a positive corporate culture and teamwork across all locations.
• Our offer includes a stock program, life insurance, company pension scheme, LinkedIn Learning, and a corporate benefits program.

At GENEWIZ, from Azenta Life Sciences, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

GENEWIZ is a global leader in multiomics and synthetic solution services with headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ and offices and operations worldwide. We empower our customer’s research by providing high-quality, precision-based solutions from discovery through clinical development, enabling scientists to make breakthroughs faster and more efficiently.

Key services include Next Generation and Sanger sequencing, gene synthesis, gene-to-discovery solutions including antibody production, viral packaging and mRNA synthesis. Together with our customers, we can be the partner of choice for life science communities worldwide, driving advancements that foster innovation across the globe.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.