Sales Associate (Job ID 3876)

Full-time (100%)

The company

At Abselion we're on a mission to revolutionize protein research. Our vision is to empower scientists to focus on discovery and innovation, not tedious manual tasks. We have created Amperia, a compact, affordable benchtop solution designed to simplify protein research for everyone. Amperia helps researchers to develop the medicine of the future, to find the best ways to produce novel biomolecules and to assure that medicine is always safe and efficacious.

We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of biotechnology and engineering. We value a flat hierarchy, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and follow their passion. We believe it is important to move fast, to make mistakes and then to try again.

The role

As Sales Associate, you will identify new customers for Amperia, the protein assay instrumentation of Abselion. This includes the execution of Inside Sales campaigns as directed by the Head of Sales. Activities include generation of new leads, initiating customer interactions and attending trade shows. Support of on-going marketing projects, such as handling of marketing qualified leads and event co-ordination are also part of your responsibilities. You will work together with the Sales and Marketing leads to facilitate Abselion’s growth in the UK biotech market.  

We are looking for a candidate with a relevant background, who is keen to transition into a commercial role or move into the start-up sector. The position is based in Cambridge, UK with travel in UK and EU.

Your responsibilities

Identify and acquire new customers

Communicate the product offering to customers

Manage inside sales campaigns to increase sales pipeline  

Attend trade shows to identify leads and opportunities  

Communicate Inside Sales campaign reports to Head of Sales

Maintain and increase customer database through customer relations management software (Salesforce CRM).

Requirements

BSc. in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or other life science related field  

Lab experience and handling of protein samples

Competent user of Microsoft Office  

Basic knowledge of Salesforce is a plus

Willing to travel 25% within UK and EU

What we offer

Young, dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Be part of a step-change in life science instrumentation

Working on a cutting-edge technology at the intersection of biology, engineering, and data science

Performance based bonus scheme

Share option scheme

Most important of all, join a great team!

Start date

1st of November 2024 or by arrangement

Primary location

Cambridge, UK

Application process

First stage via video or phone call, second stage case study interview, followed by a face-to-face interview with members of the team

How to apply

Please send an Email to recruitment.sales@abselion.com with your CV in PDF format attached. Please quote the Job Id in the subject line of your Email. We look forward to receiving your application.