Scientific Sales Specialist, Chemistry Consumables

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-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 within the EMEA region, leveraging a strong understanding of organic chemistry workflows and scientific consumables. Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively while achieving defined KPIs and collaborating with Account Managers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In ChemistrySales Experience In Scientific ConsumablesUnderstanding Of Organic Chemistry WorkflowsCRM ManagementTarget Motivation

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Hard Skills

Sales Campaign ManagementPipeline ManagementQuotation PreparationLead QualificationKPI Achievement

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCommunication With ScientistsMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Industry Keywords

PharmaCROsAcademiaLab Products

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

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 comfort with picking up the phone
Confidence talking with scientists in pharma, CROs and academia
Ability to juggle multiple opportunities while working independently
A central UK base is ideal for occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% commission linked to clear, achievable KPIs
Fully remote within the UK
Defined progression routes into field sales and marketing
Wider career moves into customer service, operations or R&D
Occasional travel to the UK head office