Sales Associate (m/f/x) (Life Sciences)

Location: UK - Takeley; willingness to travel 3–5 days per month for client visits and events.

Company

hirify.global, part of Azenta Life Sciences, provides genomic, multiomics, synthetic biology, sample management, informatics, and automation services for biotech, academic, and healthcare organizations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies with manager guidance.
• Manage sales cycles and accounts across academic and biotech environments.
• Generate qualified leads through proactive outreach, networking, campaigns, and events.
• Organize and lead client-facing events such as vendor shows and lunch-and-learns.
• Handle inquiries, follow up with prospects, and maintain customer and project information in CRM systems.
• Prepare territory reports, support account planning, and collaborate with field representatives and cross-functional sales teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science-related field.
• 1–3 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in biotech, lab services, or academic supply.
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and laboratory workflows.
• Proven success in lead generation and client acquisition.
• Experience with CRM systems and strong customer communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days per month for client visits and events.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a customer-focused culture built around innovation, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and colleagues across a global life sciences network.
• Receive regular training and development after onboarding.
• Participate in national and international company events.
• Benefits include a stock program, life insurance, company pension scheme, LinkedIn Learning, and a corporate benefits program.