Sales Account Manager, Genomics – Life Sciences (London-Cambridge)

Location: London & Cambridge, UK About the Opportunity Join one of the world’s most recognisable names in life science as an Account Manager, supporting top research customers across a key UK territory. This company is globally renowned for its tools and technologies in molecular diagnostics and research and continues to set the pace for innovation in DNA/RNA workflows, PCR, and NGS. With deep investment in R&D and a culture of internal mobility, this role offers strong long-term career prospects and the opportunity to support groundbreaking research across academic and biotech markets. The Role As Account Manager for Research Accounts, you’ll drive sales across an established territory that includes London and Cambridge. You’ll focus on customer engagement, solution selling, and identifying growth opportunities within academic and biotech research institutes. You’ll be responsible for managing complex sales cycles involving capital equipment and consumables, engaging with both scientific and procurement stakeholders. Key Duties Include: · Delivering revenue growth through both new business acquisition and existing account development · Acting as a trusted advisor, aligning customer needs with a wide portfolio of molecular biology solutions · Managing full sales cycles — from lead generation to closing and post-sales support · Collaborating with technical and internal stakeholders to build and present tailored solutions · Managing tenders and framework agreements · Providing accurate forecasts and maintaining clean CRM data · Staying informed on market developments, competitor activity, and scientific trends What You’ll Bring: · BSc or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or similar · Hands-on knowledge of PCR, NGS, DNA/RNA extraction and molecular workflows · Experience managing complex technical sales in life sciences · Confident working with both lab-based stakeholders and procurement professionals · Strategic planning and territory management experience · Based in the London and surrounding with willingness to travel ~80% to customer sites · Full UK driving licence · Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills If youre commercially minded, technically astute, and ready to support critical research across the UK, apply today with your latest CV.