Account Manager

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on and forensics. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of approximately 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.2 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout the UK and Europe.

We are currently recruiting for Account Manager to join our fantastic team at our site based in Midlands. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in Forensic testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as an Account Manager you will be responsible for maintaining and developing customer relationships, growing sales, and supporting the evolution of services in line with customer ambitions.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Liaise directly with customer Key Stakeholders to understand and deliver the customer requirements
• Achieve divisional and company sales targets
• Develop and drive sector sales strategies
• Increase sales/profitability from existing and new accounts
• Provide reporting and analysis
• Maintain accurate customer records
• Prepare complex commercial proposals in liaison with operational colleagues
• Assist with Operational delivery when required.

We are looking for someone with a proven background in Key Account Management within a B2B environment, combined with a demonstrable track record of sales growth and commercial acumen. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, a solid understanding of selling scientific products and services, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software. While experience in workplace drug testing and commercial procurement is desirable, it’s not essential. A scientific background or education would also be an advantage.

The right candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to exceed customer expectations. They will be a strategic thinker who takes ownership, promotes the voice of the customer, and fosters a positive culture through collaboration and strong interpersonal skills. A willingness to travel is essential, and a team-oriented mindset with integrity and a customer-focused attitude sits at the heart of everything we do at EFS.

If you bring expertise in any of these areas, particularly experience in workplace drug testing or corporate tendering, we’d love to hear from you. In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

Important Information

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will require the successful candidate to achieveNPPV3 + Security Clearance (SC). To be eligible, you must have5 years’ continuous UK residency.

As part of the vetting process, you’ll be asked to provide information about your background, including your employment and address history, financial circumstances and details of close family or partners. These checks are carried out to ensure individuals accessing police data, systems and sites are trustworthy and suitable for the role.

Factors such as criminal convictions, financial difficulties or associations that may pose a risk could affect your ability to gain clearance. However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, and honesty throughout the process is essential.

Please note:

• Vetting is carried out by an external police vetting service
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required before you start and during your employment
• Ongoing employment is subject to maintaining the required level of clearance

Further information on the NPPV3 + SC vetting clearance process can be foundhere.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with length of service)
• Company pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Perkbox benefits, discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme, tech scheme & volunteering days
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free on-site parking (site dependant)

Due to the nature of the work we undertake on our EFS Midlands site, for employees based at EFS Midlands or likely to attend EFS Midlands as part of their role youmustinform us if you come into contact with any firearms or ammunition through work or any other reason as there will be precautions you will need to take in order to enter the premises.  This also applies to persons involved in clay pigeon shooting, and those who regularly use any cartridge-based tools such as nail/stud guns.  Please provide details on your application.