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Technical Sales Specialist

VRS Recruitment
Watford
2 weeks ago
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About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised provider of complete analytical laboratory solutions, specialising in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and laboratory automation. Backed by decades of expertise and innovation, they offer a comprehensive portfolio of instrumentation, software, technical services, and consumables across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, environmental, and energy sectors. Following a recent acquisition, they are expanding their commercial team in the UK and are looking for three driven and technically-minded sales professionals to join their growing operations.


You will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships within your designated territory, promoting a range of analytical systems and solutions including HPLC, GC, GC-MS, and LC-MS, along with software and automation components. This is a consultative sales role where scientific insight is essential to understand clients’ workflows and recommend tailored solutions.


There are three positions available covering either South UK, North UK or Midlands.


Key responsibilities:

  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to project closure
  • Engage in technical discussions to understand client requirements and propose best-fit solutions
  • Deliver product demonstrations in collaboration with application specialists
  • Identify and convert new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts
  • Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences
  • Provide market feedback to internal teams to support product and service development

Who You Are:

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, or related discipline
  • Strong technical knowledge of HPLC, GC, and/or mass spectrometry
  • Previous sales or customer-facing experience in a scientific environment is advantageous
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within your region


Whether you're an experienced technical salesperson or a laboratory-based scientist looking for a new commercial challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this unique opportunity.


Keywords: technical sales, chromatography, mass spectrometry, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, analytical chemistry, scientific sales, business development, field sales, North UK, Midlands, South UK, scientific instrumentation, consultative sales, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Hull, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Oxford, London, VRS9067AW

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