Sales Lead

Sales Lead - Laboratory Solutions

Location: Hybrid - South of England (within reasonable distance of London)
Territory: London, Cambridge, Oxford and surrounding areas
Reporting to: Sales Director
Salary: £50,000 + Commission (OTE £30,000-£40,000) + Company Car, Phone andamp; Laptop

About the Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of bespoke laboratory furniture and fume cupboards, delivering high-quality laboratory environments across sectors including pharmaceutical, healthcare, research facilities, universities, colleges, and schools.

With an annual turnover of approximately £12m and major projects delivered up to £4.6m in value, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customer service within the laboratory fit-out and construction sectors.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially driven and ambitious Sales Lead to develop and grow the company's presence within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and wider commercial laboratory sectors, which currently represent around 70% of the business.

This is a highly autonomous role suited to a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for developing both new and existing client relationships, securing specification opportunities, getting the business onto tender lists, and increasing brand visibility across your territory.

You will work closely with main contractors, consultants, architects, and end users to position the company as a trusted laboratory solutions partner.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities across the laboratory sector
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, procurement teams, and end users
* Secure inclusion on approved supplier and tender lists
* Conduct client meetings, presentations, and consultations to promote the company's products and capabilities
* Identify and pursue project opportunities across pharmaceutical, healthcare, research, and commercial laboratory environments
* Attend industry events, networking functions, exhibitions, and trade shows to represent the business
* Work collaboratively with internal teams to support successful project delivery
* Maintain accurate sales forecasting and pipeline reporting
* Drive market awareness and promote the company brand throughout the region

About You

* Proven experience in a field-based B2B sales role
* Strong sales acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and close opportunities
* Experience working with contractors, construction-related sectors, or technical specification sales is highly desirable
* Comfortable operating autonomously and managing your own territory
* Confident communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills
* Motivated, proactive, and commercially focused
* Full UK driving licence required

What We Offer

* Competitive basic salary of £50,000
* Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE of £30,000-£40,000
* Company car
* Mobile phone and laptop
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to join a growing and respected specialist business with significant project capability
* Supportive leadership team and strong long-term career potential

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to daniel.addison@bcuk.co.uk

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