Sales Executive (UK & Ireland)

Yourgene Health plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yourgene Health plc is looking for a driven Sales Executive to lead their efforts in the UK and Ireland. This challenging role involves managing the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals while nurturing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in biotechnology and proven sales experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative genomic solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a B2B environment.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of sales experience in Genomic sales preferred.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across the UKI and Nordics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sales Strategy

CRM Proficiency

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Biological Science

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Job title: Sales Executive (UK & Ireland)

Reports to: VP of Sales, EMEA

Location: Remote in the UK with monthly/quarterly visits to Manchester HQ

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

About Yourgene Health:

Yourgene Health is a leading integrated technologies and services business, enabling the delivery of genomic medicine. The group works in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science.

Yourgene primarily develops, manufactures, and commercialises simple and accurate molecular diagnostic solutions, for reproductive health, precision medicine and infectious diseases. The Group's flagship in vitro diagnostic products include non -invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for Down's Syndrome and other genetic disorders, Cystic Fibrosis screening tests, invasive rapid aneuploidy tests and DPYD genotyping.

Yourgene has a range of innovative DNA sample preparation platforms, powered by Ranger Technology, the Yourgene LightBench and Yourgene QS250, ideal for cell free DNA applications in NIPT and oncology including liquid biopsy.

Yourgene also has a global laboratory service network equipped to be a full life-cycle partner for clinical, research and pharmaceutical organisations to support partners at the preclinical, clinical, and post market stage to develop, manufacture, obtain regulatory approval and commercialise new products and services. In addition, Yourgene offers and NIPT and high throughput Covid testing service.

Yourgene Health is headquartered in Manchester, UK with facilities in Taipei, Singapore, the US and Canada.

Our Culture:

Yourgene is a growing, vibrant and exciting place to work, we are looking for committed driven individuals to be part of our next growth journey. Our culture is described by our employee's as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open and fast paced. We have nay social and wellbeing initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times that the pandemic has thrown our way. At Yourgene we focus on putting values led programmes in place to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop our people. We want our people to have a career with Yourgene and we ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and commitment, everyone plays a critical role in our growth journey.

Description of role:

Yourgene Health are are seeking a driven & results orientated Sales Executive to lead our sales efforts across the UK/I & Nordics regions. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role focused on executing sales strategies, achieving sales targets, and expanding market share. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle – from prospecting & pipeline development to closing deals and nurturing long-term client relationships.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about delivering value to customers, and is motivated by exceeding ambitious sales goals

The UKI Sales Executive is responsible for overall management of Yourgene Health’s UKI & Nordic sales: developing and driving sales growth programs to ensure the territory delivers on strategic initiatives and revenue targets. The role is unique in the company, covering the full Yourgene Health portfolio. This position requires a desire to find new business, penetrate new markets, and build long-term revenue streams.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across the UKI and the Nordics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, customer success) to align on go-to-market strategies and customer needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system, including forecasting and reporting.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings as needed.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and regional dynamics to inform sales strategy.
• Develop and nurture a KOL network per market.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, UK Bribery Act systems.
• Comply with all Quality Systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• BSc/MSc/PhD in a Biological Science subject (Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or similar)
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a B2B environment.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of sales experience, preferably in Genomic sales including Capex instrument sales
• Strong understanding of the UK, Irish, and Nordic markets, with the ability to navigate cultural and business nuances.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement platforms.
• Willingness to travel 70% of your time within the region (National & International)
• Experience selling to both direct (public and private hospitals and diagnostic labs), Pharma & indirect customers (distributors)
• Experience in tender submissions & management

Closing Date:

Sunday 20th July 2025

Equal opportunities:

Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Yourgene Health and Novacyt Group employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Science

• Industries

  Biotechnology, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Hospitals and Health Care

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