Network Scientific Recruitment
Technical Sales Specialist
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Are you an experienced sales professional with expertise in scientific laboratory equipment? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a specialist range of products?
Our client is a well-established and highly reputable company specializing in a range of scientific equipment such as Atomic Absorption, ION Chromatography, ICP, TOC amongst others. The company partners with some of the leading industry manufacturers and has built up a great reputation in the market. They are now looking to hire a Technical Sales Specialist to join and lead their friendly and supportive commercial team.
Responsibilities
- Drive the growth and development of the UK territory by identifying, targeting, and securing new customer accounts while strengthening existing relationships.
- Consistently achieve and surpass sales targets through proactive business development and effective account management.
- Build a strong pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking, and territory planning to maximize sales performance.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's product portfolio, commercial strategies, sales tools, and pricing structures.
- Gain a deep understanding of customer challenges and business objectives, positioning solutions that deliver measurable value and address their specific needs.
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations and coordinate customer engagement activities, including workshops, roadshows, exhibitions, and other promotional events.
- Support the planning and execution of marketing initiatives, including product launches, seminars, webinars, exhibitions, roadshows, and other customer engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, opportunities, and activities within the company’s CRM system.
- Act as a key source of local market intelligence, providing valuable customer insights, market feedback, and industry knowledge to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively across Sales, Marketing, and Operational teams.
- Support product installations and deliver customer training, ensuring users gain maximum value and confidence from their investment.
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To be considered for this opportunity
- 3+ years' technical sales experience using analytical instrumentation within the field.
- Technical knowledge of Ion Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon, AA, ICP, and elemental analysers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Proven ability to negotiate confidently and influence positive outcomes.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable building relationships and presenting confidently in customer-facing environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
- Willingness to undertake international travel for training and professional development.
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or another relevant physical science discipline.
- Scientists looking to transition into a commercial or technical sales role, with a passion for customer engagement and business development, are encouraged to apply.
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For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter.
Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specializing in the provision of temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.
If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.
Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.
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