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Area Sales Manager - UK & Ireland


Company : WHC Lab


Location : plymouth, south west england


Created : 2026-03-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Opportunity: Area Sales Manager – UK & IrelandIndustry: WHC lab Biotech IngredientsCompany: WHC Lab GroupWHC Lab Group is a biotechnology company specializing in fermentation, with deep expertise in yeast, bacteria, enzymes and innovative fermentation products and services. We are now seeking a commercially driven Area Sales Manager to lead growth across the UK & Ireland within our biotech ingredients portfolio.The RoleYou will lead sales of specialty fermentation ingredients including yeast extracts and peptones, targeting producers of bacteria, enzymes, and bio-fermented proteins.Working remotely, you will:Develop and execute regional sales strategiesManage and grow key accountsIdentify and convert new business opportunitiesPosition technical ingredients as critical solutions for advanced biotech applicationsManage pipeline reporting and performance metricsCollaborate cross-functionally to align commercial objectivesSkills & ExperienceWe are looking for a technical sales professional who can confidently bridge science and commerce.5+ years direct sales experienceBackground in biotech, fermentation, or related industries (knowledge of bacteria/enzyme production highly desirable)Strong customer relationship management skillsProven ability to manage a remote territory independentlyComfortable working with data, reporting tools, and structured sales processesSelf-motivated, disciplined, and adaptable in a fast-moving environmentFluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)What We OfferCompetitive base salary + quarterly commissionTravel opportunities to global industry eventsA dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial teamReal opportunity to build and grow a key regional marketAnnual salary reviews24 days holiday + bank holidaysFull remote setup (phone, laptop, tools provided)An open culture that welcomes new ideas and innovationIf you are passionate about fermentation, biotech innovation, and driving commercial growth — and ready to take ownership of the UK & Ireland market — we would love to hear from you.#Hiring #SalesManager #Biotech #Fermentation #UKJobs #IrelandJobs #TechnicalSales