Business Development Manager (Scientific Services)

Business Development Manager (Scientific Services) Ref: ABJ7671

Up to 60k + Bonus + £6k Car Allowance Remote / Hybrid (3 days onsite)

As an experienced Commercial Business Development Manager with a strong scientific background, you will play a pivotal role within this global STEM organisation, growing existing accounts and identifying and managing new commercial contracts. With a passion for driving growth and a strong commercial focus, you will manage existing accounts, expand the client base, and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach, cold calling, in-person events, and compelling sales pitches across the UK.

Leveraging your technical expertise, you will promote the companys laboratory services, attend networking events, and identify new commercial opportunities. In this leadership position, you will also manage a small team of direct reports, including lab couriers, commercial account managers, and members science team.

Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite, with occasional travel for client meetings (a few days per month).
Own vehicle required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage existing commercial contracts and income streams, achieving income, profitability, and service-level targets.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities, preparing proposals and tenders for potential clients.
• Collaborate with scientific teams to successfully implement new contracts and services.
• Represent the organisation at key industry events, conferences, and forums.
• Oversee the commercial budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, support, and develop a small team to achieve commercial goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a science-related field.
• Proven track record in sales, account management, and business growth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated budgetary and commercial management experience.
• Proactive, organised, and results-oriented approach.
• Experience working within a UKAS-accredited environment (desirable).
• Team management and leadership experience.
• High level of commercial acumen and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical scientific information with laboratory managers.
• Integrity, trust, and professionalism in all interactions.

Travel: Limited primarily for account meetings with key clients, typically a few days per month (mostly across the southern UK).

Package:

Base salary up to £60,000 (plus 10% bonus)

Car allowance of c£6,000

Pension (up to 10%)

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Hybrid working (3 days onsite due to team management responsibilities)

To Apply:
Please contact Alison Basson (Ref: ABJ7671) on
or preferably apply via email to

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