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Ecolab

Business Development Manager (f/m/d) Life Sciences

GBR - England - Leeds

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

Join Ecolab’s sales team as a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) in the Life Sciences market (Northern UK, ideally based in the Leeds area). Ecolab Life Sciences is focused on developing and commercializing cleaning & disinfection solutions for Global manufacturers within the Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Industries. Ecolab Life Sciences provides differentiated solutions along with a wide variety of technical and validation services.

Who are we?

Every day, we make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources. Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Around the world businesses in food service, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals. Our global workforce of over 48,000 employees is consistently delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.

What Will You Do :

Drive new customer acquisition with a hunter approach to expand our market presence in cosmetic industries

Manage significant deal volume and target account pipelines

Develop and execute strategic sales plans, targeting prioritized opportunities

Respond to inbound lead generation, leverage sales experience and skills to close new accounts

Leverage knowledge of UK pharmaceutical industry and sales experience to establish credibility with current and prospective customers, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders

Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends and competitors

Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to inform management's strategic decision-making, and to reflect appropriate management of the territory and sales pipeline

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to win new business

Actively participate in strategic industry seminars, trade shows and conferences to establish new contacts, generate leads and stay informed about pharmaceutical industry developments

Your profile:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Science) or related field

6+ years successful technical sales or outside sales experience utilizing a consultative sales approach

Ideally prior experience working in industrial environments (in Personal Care)

Willingness to travel within UK

Strong interpersonal, intercultural & relationship skills

fluent in English

Analytical skills combined with an inquisitive nature, strong learning agility, and a proactive hands-on approach

Project management, organizational and planning skills

The solution is you! Are you ready?

Our recruiters are looking forward to your application.

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