Trainee Sales Executive

Network Scientific Recruitment
Hampshire
1 month ago
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Are you a STEM Graduate who is looking for an opportunity to move away from the laboratory but still be connected to science? Are you looking to gain experience in the world of commercial sales?


Our client are a rapidly growing and innovative business who deliver specialist chemical and physical testing services for a wide range of clients within the Pharma, Food & Beverage and Cosmetics industries, amongst others. Due to growth, they are now looking to hire a Trainee Technical Sales Representative to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone to look to establish themselves in the scientific sales industry and gain some brilliant training in the industry.


Responsibilities will include

  • Developing and nurturing sales for the business
  • Targeting a range of specialist markets within the scientific and industrial sectors
  • Working with some major names in the industry, you will look to prospect relevant companies and approach them in an enthusiastic and knowledgeable manner, helping them to understand the benefits of the services offered.
  • You will need to be able to have technical conversations with key decision makers and be able to articulate specialist services in a manageable way for your audience
  • Travel overseas to exhibitions and conferences will also play a part of the role.


To be considered for this opportunity you should hold a scientific degree, ideally Physics or Chemical Engineering related, however we would also consider Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry etc. This is a commercially focused role so you will need to be able to work well with others and be confident when talking over the phone and in person. Sales experience from a previous role is desired but is not mandatory. The ability to be energetic, enthusiastic and have an appetite to deliver results will be hugely important. A natural resilience and ability to persevere will also be highly useful. You will also hold a valid driver’s licence and have your own transport.

You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment, competitive salary and company benefits such as bonus as well as strong progression opportunities. The company are looking to train this individual to hopefully progress to a Technical Sales Rep and you will be provided with some great training and support.


This role is mainly office based but will have capacity to be hybrid once you have been there for some time.


For more information or to apply, please contactChris 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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