Sales Development Executive (Life Science)
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Sales Development Executive to join our high-performing Beacon Sales team. Hanson Wade is a business intelligence organisation specialising in data intelligence and building communities of key opinion leaders in the Life Sciences industry. Our products are considered best-in-class, and with the business experiencing rapid growth and aiming to double in size again over the next five years, it’s an exciting time to join if you’re seeking fast personal development and career progression.
The Beacon Sales team sells subscriptions to our market-leading SaaS platform into the biopharmaceutical market. We pride ourselves on deep industry knowledge, consultative sales conversations and structured sales methodology. This role is the first step in a clearly defined career path into full-cycle sales and account management.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect and engage senior stakeholders across target biopharma accounts
Generate high-quality, qualified new business opportunities
Conduct discovery conversations to understand customer challenges and needs
Work closely with Business Development Managers to convert opportunities into new accounts
Consistently achieve and exceed activity and opportunity targets
About You
Degree educated with 1+ year of B2B sales experience
Highly motivated, target-driven, and passionate about sales
Confident engaging senior-level stakeholders
Coachable, fast-learning, and eager to develop
Energetic, resilient, and commercially minded
What We Offer
Clear, fast-tracked progression into Business Development Manager
Industry-leading sales, product, and sector training
Hybrid working (2 days per week in our London office)
A high-performance, supportive, and collaborative sales culture
Salary: Base salary: £28,000–£32,000 + commission
Year One Average Earnings - £36,000
Year Two Average Earnings - £52,000
Year Three Average Earnings - £71,000
Start Date: January 2026
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