High Profile Resourcing Ltd

Business Development Executive Location: Manchester (Hybrid 3 days in office) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 + Quarterly Commission + Car Allowance Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist analytical laboratory, recognised as a market leader in their niche testing services across the UK and internationally. Operating across multiple UK sites, they serve clients across environmental, occupational, food/feed and industrial sectors. Following a period of restructuring within their commercial team, they are now recruiting for a Business Development Executive to support their laboratory operations, working as part of a small, close-knit sales teams. This role is specifically designed for someone with a laboratory or scientific background who is ready to take their first step, or next step, into a technical sales career. You ll be given support, guidance, and the tools to develop into a confident sales professional, with a path towards a more senior commercial role. If you come from a contract laboratory background and have always been curious about the commercial side of science, this is your opportunity to make the move! About the role Learning the full sales cycle from the first contact through to close, with support and mentoring from a senior BDM, you ll build your skills and confidence progressively before working towards your own quarterly targets. Conducting research to build and develop a pipeline of prospective clients across multiple sectors. Reaching out with calls, emails and in person networking events to identify and connect with key decision makers and discuss their requirements. Understanding client needs and promoting specialist analytical testing services to new and existing clients, with support from technical colleagues for complex enquiries. Collaborating with the wider sales team and laboratory operations to ensure seamless client experience. Managing a portfolio of existing accounts through regular quarterly touchpoints, ensuring client retention and identifying upsell opportunities. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities using CRM systems (Salesforce) and internal tools. Occasional UK and international travel as required to attend client meetings, industry events, and trade shows. About you Background working in a laboratory environment experience in environmental or occupational hygiene testing or a similar sector is strongly preferred. A genuine interest in developing a career in technical sales, either as your first move from the lab or with some early stage commercial exposure. Strong interpersonal and communication skills comfortable engaging with technical professionals and building relationships over time. A consultative and methodical approach you don t need to be a high-pressure closer but, you do need to be persistent, organised and motivated. Comfortable managing your own workload and priorities in a hybrid working environment. Experienced in Microsoft office, CRM experience is a bonus but, not essential. Any exposure to customer facing, account management, or technical support role within a scientific setting is desirable but, not essential. What s great about this role? Full training and support provided to help transition into a first end to end sales role. Work for a genuine market leader in specialist analytical testing who is well known and respected in their sector. Hybrid working with real flexibility: 3 days in the Manchester office per week, no rigid KPIs around client visits. Competitive base salary up to £45,000 with a quarterly commission structure and car allowance. Backed by a larger group, providing stability and investment. A less corporate, more impact-driven culture you ll have real influence on the growth of the business, not just be a number on a spreadsheet. If you have a laboratory background and are ready to make your move into technical sales, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about the role.

Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid c. twice per month in Manchester office requirement Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + 30% OTE + Car Allowance Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist analytical laboratory, recognised as a market leader in their niche testing services across the UK and internationally. Operating across multiple UK sites, they serve clients across environmental, occupational, food/feed and industrial sectors. They are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to contribute to the commercial growth of their specialist laboratory division. This is a strategic, high-autonomy role at the heart of a small and agile sales team, with direct responsibility for new business generation, key account oversight, and market expansion both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving an ambitious growth target and building out a sustainable commercial pipeline. If you are a commercially driven sales professional from the environmental testing, analytical services, or broader scientific sector and you re looking for a role where you ll make a real, visible impact with performance measured on end results and not chasing of KPIs this is worth a conversation. About the role Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across UK and international markets, with a primary focus on cold sales and new client acquisition. Developing and executing a business development strategy aligned to the division's growth ambitions across environmental, food & feed, occupational hygiene, and industrial sectors. Managing and growing relationships with key accounts, with quarterly catch ups and identifying opportunities to introduce new or expanded services. Leading on the preparation and delivery of compelling commercial proposals and presentations to prospective clients. Overseeing market intelligence; monitoring sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in specialist testing markets. Collaborating with laboratory operations and technical teams to ensure a seamless client journey from proposal to delivery. Reporting on pipeline, activity, and revenue performance, contributing to commercial planning and growth strategy. Occasional UK and international travel as required to attend client meetings, industry events, and trade shows. About you A demonstrable track record in business development or technical sales within the environmental testing, analytical laboratory, or closely aligned scientific services sector. Strong new business instinct; comfortable with cold sales, pipeline development from scratch, and managing a full sales cycle. Commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate and close complex, high-value contracts. Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident engaging with technical specialists and senior decision-makers alike. Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own priorities within a small commercial team. Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce experience advantageous) alongside maintaining accurate pipeline records. Experience managing international client relationships or working with overseas markets would be desirable but, not essential. Degree-level education in a scientific, business, or related discipline. What s great about this role? A high-autonomy, senior commercial role in a genuine market leader, with real influence on the direction and growth of the business. Competitive package up to £70,000 base with 30% OTE on top commission paid quarterly and a car allowance. Flexible hybrid working, typically two visits to the Manchester office per month. Backed by a major European group providing financial stability and growth investment. A culture that values impact over process - less corporate, more entrepreneurial. This is a role for someone who wants to own outcomes. Opportunity to develop and shape the commercial strategy across a growing division. If you re an experienced Business Development Manager from the analytical or environmental testing sector and you re looking for a role with genuine commercial impact, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.