Regional Sales Manager (maternity cover) in Liverpool

Are you a passionate, high performing Territory Sales Manager with field sales experience? Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

Due to business expansion, we are looking for a Field Based Territory Sales Manager covering the Liverpool and Warrington L and WA post code regions on a permanent basis. The greatest proportion of the territory at this time will be focussed on Liverpool accounts which are multisegmented across the territory including Academia, Industrial and Clinical accounts.

We are looking for an experienced individual with a strong track record of selling and a determined approach to network through large, complex organisations with the aim of growing and retaining existing and new relationships. Selling laboratory consumables, chemicals and equipment, so Account Management and Business Development skills will be essential to succeed in this role.

Overseeing a portfolio of customers across a wide range of industries, a key component of success will be close coordination and collaboration with a team of product specialists leading these product segments to generate sales within your accounts to hit sales targets. Support your colleagues with any sales of these key consumables’ products within their accounts, requiring collaboration and team spirit to ensure you work closely together so being a strong team player is key.

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers to provide a high level of support and service to existing accounts. Motivated and pro-active in your approach to work, to drive business and generate sales with new and existing customers.

• Being highly organised, taking time to plan and then execute your sales strategy will ensure success in this role.
• Previous Account management or business development skills.
• 5 years field sales experience ideally within academia and research, Biotech, clinical and Pharma or industrial laboratory environments.
• Enthusiasm to grow territory performance by approaching new and prospective customers, by appointments or by cold calling.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be travelling around the region to your customers daily.
• Scientific background or understanding to ensure you easily build credibility and trust with your customers to understand their needs and competitor activities along with sales experience.

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunities to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market. We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Career opportunities for development and progression