Key Account Manager – Life Science Research Sales

Job description

Key Account Manager – Life Science Research Sales

London | Field-based

Own a high-value London territory at the centre of one of Europe’s most active research hubs, working directly with leading scientists and institutions. This is a strategic, consultative sales role for someone in life science sales looking for greater ownership, stronger accounts, and a more meaningful commercial impact. The role sits within a strategic, account-focused environment rather than a transactional one, offering direct access to leading academic and biotech customers, along with a high level of autonomy and clear scope for growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and grow key accounts across academia and biotech
• Drive new business while expanding existing relationships
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Build and execute strategic account plans
• Position solutions at both scientific and commercial levels
• Maintain pipeline visibility and accurate forecasting

Requirements

• Experience in life science sales (research tools, consumables, or instrumentation)
• Proven track record of delivering against targets and managing a territory
• Experience selling into academic and/or biotech environments
• Strong consultative selling approach
• Life Sciences degree; lab experience is an advantage

This role is well suited to someone already in life science sales who is ready to step into greater ownership and take full responsibility for a high-potential territory. It offers the chance to move into a more strategic, account-driven environment, working closely with leading academic and biotech customers, and building deeper, long-term partnerships rather than operating in a purely transactional sales model.

If you want to step into a role where you can take full ownership of a key region and build long-term partnerships within the research community, this is a strong next move.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English