Sales Specialist – Critical Environment & Safety

Avantor

Sales Specialist responsible for promoting Safety & Cleanroom products in the UK. Supporting Account Managers and managing customer relationships across the country.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in promoting and selling Safety and Cleanroom products, with a strong focus on building relationships with customers and suppliers. Proficient in technical support, sales reporting, and managing customer data to drive business growth.

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Sales ExperienceKnowledge of Safety ProductsLaboratory & Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyTechnical SupportReport WritingCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Target Achievement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Safety ProductsCleanroom EquipmentPPELaboratory ProductionPharmaceutical Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and sell our Safety & Cleanroom portfolio of products, which includes PPE and specialist equipment, both directly to our customers and through our Account Managers
Provide technical and product support to general account managers as well as key account managers.
Organise and attend regular visits with customers, fulfilling sales and margin targets for your territory
Provide weekly reports to your Sales Manager and maintain customer data, showing visits attended, prospects, and other tasks
Establish positive relationships with suppliers to ensure support for business growth via joint marketing activity and price support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Scientific or Engineering discipline preferred but not essential
Minimum of 5 years experience in a commercial role, or equivalent industry experience
Prior experience working with laboratory & pharmaceutical production companies preferred
Full UK Driving Licence
Knowledge of Safety and/or Controlled Environment Products is essential
Extensive sales experience or relevant occupational experience to ensure maximisation of sales opportunities and growth.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as you will be communicating with various stakeholders both internally and externally
Strong IT skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office package and good report writing ability
Flexibility to travel regularly within your region, and the organisational skills to manage your own schedule to be effective

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities