Regional Sales Specialist

Salary/Rate:£50,000-£60,000 basic + OTE
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Crawley
Country:South East
Sector:Scientific Sales & Commercial
Job ref:VRS9518DT
Post Date:October 20, 2026
Short description:
VRS are partnering with a leading developer of innovative scientific instrumentation and laboratory services, whose cutting-edge analytical technologies are used worldwide across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Our client is recognised for their technical expertise, high-quality products, and strong focus on customer success.
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Meet Our Recruiter

Daniel Thomas
Daniel Thomas
Senior Scientific Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

VRS are partnering with a leading developer of innovative scientific instrumentation and laboratory services, whose cutting-edge analytical technologies are used worldwide across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Our client is recognised for their technical expertise, high-quality products, and strong focus on customer success.

We are seeking a Regional Sales Specialist who will be responsible for managing current accounts & driving growth across the UK & western Europe. Applications are welcome from both established salespeople with experience selling capital instruments or pharmaceutical services or Formulation Chemists/ Scientists in the pharmaceutical sector looking to move into sales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow key accounts through consultative sales
  • Build strong customer relationships and understand scientific workflows
  • Drive revenue through new business and full-cycle sales management
  • Maintain pipeline, forecasting, and CRM accuracy
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver a seamless customer experience
  • Identify new opportunities across pharma, biotech, and academia
  • Share customer insights to inform strategy and product development

Candidate Profile:

BSc in life Science OR Chemistry related subject 1-3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory – pre-clinical development is preferred Experience selling pharmaceutical capital equipment or CRO/CDMO services Experience with the French language is highly desirable Full drivers’ science & passport Willingness to travel nationally or internationally ~50% of the time

Please note this is a remote position with ~50% travel throughout the UK & western Europe with occasional trips to the UK headquarters in the South.

In return you’ll join a friendly, collaborative team passionate about supporting global customers and driving operational excellence.

Apply to VRS today to be considered!

 

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