Scientific Sales Specialist, Chemistry

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

. Run targeted sales campaigns that generate new leads across EMEA .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in running targeted sales campaigns and managing a healthy pipeline in the scientific consumables sector. Proficient in organic chemistry workflows and capable of engaging with scientists across various sectors, including pharma and academia.

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Sales Experience In Scientific ConsumablesUnderstanding Of Organic Chemistry WorkflowsCRM ManagementTarget-Driven MotivationAbility To Work Remotely

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Hard Skills

Sales Campaign ManagementPipeline ManagementQuotation PreparationLead QualificationKPI Achievement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndependenceConfidence In Cold Calling

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Chemistry Or Related Chemical Science

Industry Keywords

Chemistry ConsumablesDrug DiscoveryDevelopment LaboratoriesAnalytical LaboratoriesPharmaCROsAcademia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run targeted sales campaigns that generate new leads across EMEA
Build and manage a healthy pipeline, qualifying and progressing opportunities from first contact to sale
Follow up marketing leads quickly and turn interest into real business
Work closely with Account Managers, including joining them in the field from time to time to see how deals are won
Prepare quotations and handle sample, literature and demo requests
Keep the CRM accurate so every opportunity is visible and tracked
Deliver against clear monthly, quarterly and annual KPIs
Create opportunities that drive chemistry consumables sales for drug discovery, development and analytical laboratories

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in chemistry or a related chemical science
An understanding of organic chemistry workflows
Sales experience, ideally in scientific consumables or lab products
Motivation by targets and confidence picking up the phone
Confidence talking with scientists in pharma, CROs and academia
Organisation to juggle multiple opportunities while working independently
Ability to work remotely within the UK
A central UK base is ideal for occasional travel
Final-stage in-person interview availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% commission linked to clear, achievable KPIs
Fully remote within the UK
Defined progression routes into field sales and marketing, with wider moves into customer service, operations or R&D
Occasional travel to the UK head office
Opportunity to shape a newly created role within an established global business