Job Description
Technical Sales Specialist - South
Manpower is delighted to supporting a rapidly expanding and highly successful UK based Biomedical organisation that specialises in mass photometry, with the appointment of a (Senior) Technical Sales Specialist based in the South of the UK.
The (Senior) Technical Sales Specialist is focused on driving new business and expanding the reach of technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Selling and promoting products and solutions across customer groups in Academia and Industry, building strong networks across both customer segments.
* Meeting or exceeding the sales target assigned by the Regional Sales Director
* Creating and driving new business opportunities through the sales funnel with timely lead nurturing
* Accurate opportunity forecasting
* Identifying new prospects and establishing business relationships with new potential customers
* Assessing and analysing customer needs, responding to customer enquiries, and suggesting products and services as appropriate.
* Understanding customer applications, workflows, and pain points/bottlenecks and determine if/where our technology fits.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess all or a blend of the following attributes:
* A positive “can do” attitude.
* A curious mindset coupled with a willingness to continuously acquire product and application knowledge independently.
* Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging technologies.
* Thrives in a team environment with the ability to act autonomously when required. Able to organise their own day-to-day schedule.
Essential
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a sales role working with analytical CAPEX equipment, specifically within the life sciences sector in the UK
* Undergraduate Degree in a Molecular Biology Science, or similar relevant field
* Strong organizational and time management skills required.
* Experience communicating with different audiences and cross-functional teams (e.g. customers, Sales Operations, R&D, Product Management, Applications, Service & Support)
* Right to work in relevant country required as standard for all roles
* Full driving licence
* Valid passport
* Ability to travel: Moderate to high within and out of the assigned territory (50% or more)
Ideal location: Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, London