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Excellent opportunity for an ambitious salesperson to join the technical sales team at a world leading instrument vendor.

Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in the golden triangle, our client provides industry leading analytical instruments to scientific organisations across the globe. Joining their expanding sales team, you will be responsible for the growth in sales of HPLC and GC-MS systems to clients within the academic, pharmaceutical and research sectors.

As a business development executive you will manage the full sales life cycle, advising on a range of instrumentation to a multitude of clients, including research laboratories, CRO’s and academia. This will include:

  • Initial contact to understand client requirements and analytical challenges/goals

  • Technical discussions and advising of best products/solutions

  • Input into the instrument demonstration process

  • Negotiating sale and project completion

    You will provide a crucial interface between in-house teams and customers, ensuring the business responds to customer requirements and continues to offer the highest quality services and products to the market. You will attend and support events and conferences and remain abreast of competitor products and applications.

    To be considered for this role you will need:

  • BSc in Chemistry/ Chemistry related subject or equivalent experience

  • UK Driver’s License

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Practical knowledge/ equivalent experience of HPLC, GC-MS systems

  • Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills

  • Resilience and problem-solving skills

    Enthusiastic and motivated scientists with expert knowledge of HPLC, GC-MS or associated techniques are encouraged to apply!

    Prior experience in a technical sales role is advantageous, although not essential for candidates with the appropriate mass spectrometry and chromatography knowledge and aptitude to move into a commercial role.

    Apply now to learn more!

    Keywords: account management, business development, technical sales, scientific sales, chromatography, mass spectrometry, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, MALDI, LC-MS/MS, capital equipment sales, analytical instruments, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Derby, Hull, Huddersfield, Doncaster, Nottingham, Mansfield, Lincoln, Wakefield, Barnsley, Bradford, VRS8933AH

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