Summary:Are you a results-driven professional with a knack for business development? Do you want to lead a team and play a key role in growing our commercial lab business? We''re looking for a Laboratory Commercial Development Manager to join our team in Farnborough. This is an exciting role where you''ll be responsible for identifying, winning, and managing new commercial contracts. You''ll be managing existing customer relationships and their expectations, ensuring we meet their needs while also growing our business with new clients. This isn''t just about sales; it''s about making a real impact by helping us maintain a profitable and successful lab.In this role, you''ll be in charge of a portfolio of business worth over £7 million. You''ll be the one promoting South East Water as a leader in lab analysis, attending networking events, and finding new opportunities. You''ll be managing a team of direct reports including our lab couriers, commercial account managers, and lab services team. This is a fantastic chance to apply your technical knowledge and commercial skills in a supportive, flexible environment. You''ll be working closely with our Lab Manager and other teams, so strong communication skills are a must.A science background is crucial, along with significant experience in account management and sales. You are comfortable pitching our services to customers via a dedicated website, in person events and cold calling. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a UK