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Area Sales Manager - UK & Ireland

Area Sales Manager - UK & Ireland

Remote

United kingdom

Mid level

Full Time

02-03-2026

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Job Opportunity: Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland

Industry: WHC lab Biotech Ingredients

Company: WHC Lab Group

WHC 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 Role

You 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 strategies
Manage and grow key accounts
Identify and convert new business opportunities
Position technical ingredients as critical solutions for advanced biotech applications
Manage pipeline reporting and performance metrics
Collaborate cross-functionally to align commercial objectives

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a technical sales professional who can confidently bridge science and commerce.

5+ years direct sales experience
Background in biotech, fermentation, or related industries (knowledge of bacteria/enzyme production highly desirable)
Strong customer relationship management skills
Proven ability to manage a remote territory independently
Comfortable working with data, reporting tools, and structured sales processes
Self-motivated, disciplined, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + quarterly commission
Travel opportunities to global industry events
A dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial team
Real opportunity to build and grow a key regional market
Annual salary reviews
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Full remote setup (phone, laptop, tools provided)
An open culture that welcomes new ideas and innovation

If 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.

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About the Company

WHC Lab brewing & distilling is part of the WHC Lab Group. A biotechnology company specialising in precision fermentation with expertise in yeast, bacteria, enzymes, Contract Manufacturing and other fermentation products Know more