Company Information

Fantastic opportunity to lead and develop Kuhner shaker Ltd. UK, the subsidiary of KAG (Basel) Switzerland, the leading developer and manufacturer of shaking machines and single use bioreactors for the international pharma and biotech market. From bench top shakers to large scale industrial shakers, Kuhner offers machines of the highest quality. Kuhner endeavors to understand the science and cultivation needs of their customers to ensure solutions accelerating their time to market and elevating results. We commit to earning the trust of our clients and establishing relationships which will span decades. Ever since the opening of our UK sales and service office Kuhner Shaker Ltd. in 2008 the business has grown continuously.

Role Overview

Fantastic Opportunity for an Experienced Life Science Sales Person to become the Country Manager for Kuhner Shaker Ltd!

Products: Shaking Machines, Bioreactors
Customers: Pharma and Biotech
Territory: London and Cambridge - some travel to rest of UK and Ireland

This position will be responsible for the management, sales and business development of the UK subsidiary as well as growing new markets in Ireland.

We are looking for customer orientated sales professionals who have a passion for science within the Biotech Industry.

For this position we would also consider a technical laboratory based scientist with extensive biotech experience within a commercial laboratory. Ideally with familiarity with Bioreactors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties
- Managing and developing the Kuhner Shaker UK office
- Visiting customers in the UK and continually develop new potentials
- Develop the market in Ireland (visiting existing customers and build up a service structure with an external partner)
- Taking part at trade fairs / conferences (UK & Ireland, and if wished US and Europe)
- Carrying out small services when the situation appears on customer site
- Your travel rate will be 30-40%.