Sales & Application Specialist – UK & Ireland

Sales &​ Application Specialist – UK &​ Ireland

COSMED | Medical &​ Sports Science Technology

Location: UK or Ireland (field-based, with regular travel across the territory)

Reports to: Area Manager, UK/IE

About the Role

COSMED is a global leader in metabolic and cardiopulmonary testing technology, serving research, clinical, sports science, and wellness markets. We are looking for a Sales &​ Application Specialist to drive commercial growth across the UK and Ireland while acting as the reference point for our customers — from universities and hospitals to elite sports centres and fitness/wellness facilities.

This is a dual-facing role: part sales, part hands-on product specialist. Reporting to the Area Manager, who oversees the overall pipeline, key accounts, and territory coordination, you'll focus on lead generation, supporting customers pre- and post-sale, and delivering product promotions and demonstrations across UK &​ Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial / Sales

• Generate and qualify new business leads across UK &​ Ireland within academic institutions, hospitals, elite sport and performance centres, and the wellness/gym sector
• Follow customers through the full sales journey — from pre-sales engagement to post-sale support and relationship management
• Deliver product promotions and demonstrations to prospective and existing customers
• Close deals in line with the commercial guidelines and pricing set by the Area Manager
• Work closely with the Area Manager, who oversees the overall pipeline, key accounts, and coordinates activity across the territory

Application &​ Technical Support

• Installations &​ Training:

Deliver on-site equipment installations and provide hands-on application training to new and existing customers on device operation, testing protocols, and software (OMNIA)

• Support with technical troubleshooting and liaise with COSMED's technical service team for escalations
• Support customers in interpreting test data and optimizing protocols for their specific use case (clinical, research, or performance)
• Represent COSMED at trade shows, conferences, and academic/scientific events

What We're Looking For

• Some experience in sales, customer service, or a related commercial role — experience in medical device, healthcare, or scientific equipment is a plus
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders (clinical, academic, commercial)
• Genuine interest in exercise physiology, sports science, or metabolic testing
• Confident and personable, comfortable delivering product demonstrations after training
• Well-organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy schedule of client visits
• Full driving licence; willingness to travel regularly across UK &​ Ireland