Job Alert: Sales/Commercial Representative

25 April, 2025

The Company:

Fortress Clinical Laboratory provides high-quality diagnostic testing services, supporting private healthcare providers, clinics, and laboratories across the UK. As we expand our presence in the private laboratory sector, we seek a motivated and results-driven Sales Representative to join our commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a trusted name in clinical diagnostics, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking, service-focused laboratory.

Role and Responsibilities:

Sales/Commercial representative

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers and opinion leaders in private hospitals, private GPs, clinics, pharmacies, universities, potential partner laboratories etc.
  • Understand client requirements and offer customised solutions to meet technical and commercial objectives.
  • Develop and execute sales plans to achieve targets and quotas.
  • Conduct regular visits, presentations, and product demonstrations to clients.
  • Prepare and present quotations, follow up on leads, and negotiate terms to close deals.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to adapt sales strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including technical support, logistics, and marketing.
  • Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
  • Maintain accurate records in the CRM system and provide regular reports on sales performance
  • Source new opportunities and customers through outbound calls and emails, and visiting potential clients on-site where required.

Technical Expertise:

  • Maintain a strong understanding of clinical diagnostics products, technologies, and applications.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies.
  • Knowledge of a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Excel to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Business, or a related field (preferred).

The Ideal Person for the role:

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within the medical, laboratory, or life sciences industry.
  • 3-5 years in a clinical diagnostic testing sales or medical sales role, with a proven track record in selling medical products or services. A background in medical sales is essential.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, equipment, and procurement processes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with healthcare professionals and successfully demonstrate product benefits.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.
  • Ability to travel as needed within the designated region.
  • Be able to plan, develop and implement sales to meet targets effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure
  • Car allowance/travel expenses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and innovative company

You can find us on fortressclincal.com

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