Technical Sales Specialist

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Are you an experienced laboratory sales professional looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Technical Sales Specialist? Do you want to be part of a company with an excellent reputation for providing high-precision products for chemical analysis? Do you consider yourself to have a high degree of self-motivation, discipline and self-efficiency with an ability to create and maintain long-term business relationships?
We are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Specialist to represent the business. As a leading provider of industry leading laboratory instrumentation across Europe and the UK, this presents an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, international business spanning a wide variety of market sectors with a unique portfolio of products, including;

  • Elemental (Sulphur, Nitrogen, Halogen and Chlorine) Analysers
  • Mercury testing equipment
  • Karl Fischer & Auto-Titration
  • Automated Analysers for water, wastewater and soil analysis
  • Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysers
  • Ion Chromatography Analysers
    As a key member of the UK Sales team, you will be responsible for the development of business with both new and existing clients within the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and environmental markets. You will be fully informed of the technical specifications of each product in order to review client’s requirements and provide advice on the correct analytical instrumentation. The role works closely with the Service Support team for installations, commissioning and maintenance. The role will look after sales accounts in the Midlands to the South of England.
    The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
  • Identify and target potential new clients in addition to identifying new areas of business with existing clients
  • Have a high level of technical understanding and be able to communicate this to customers
  • Achieve set company, team and personal sales targets
  • Build and develop relationships both internally and externally
  • Communicate effectively, both written and oral
  • A current driving licence is essential for this position
    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 specialising 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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