We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Sales Specialist role with a world leader in the development and manufacture of advanced bioreactor systems. This is a permanent, field-based role with responsibility for accounts across the Midlands, United Kingdom.
PURPOSE
Our Client is looking for a success-driven individual with a background in technical scientific sales or cell/microbial culture to develop and expand its range of fermentation & associated equipment. The Sales Specialist will ideally have 2-3 years experience gleaned either from specialised scientific equipment sales or from industry/academia in the cell culture or fermentation area and now wanting a career move into the sales/support environment within this field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To develop & sell Company portfolio equipment throughout the sales cycle
- Find leads for clients; maintain existing accounts
- Work as part of a specialist sales team
- Area turnover target of £0.5-0.7m per annum, with the potential for >£1m per annum
- Clients across biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as academia
- Extensive travel required – Our Client anticipates 4 days on road; 1 day at home doing admin per week. Expected to travel overseas occasionally.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: Degree level in relevant Biological field
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience required
- Minimum of 2 years of cell culture/microbial & upstream processing (USP) experience; and/or 2+ years of capital biotech-type sales experience required
- Experience with biological / microbiological-cell culture USP desirable
- Self motivated, go-getter, enthusiastic, reward driven, proven success, technical based experience, positive outlook, team player
- Location: North/West Midlands