- Educated to minimum degree level in a biological based subject e.g. Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology or equivalent degree
- Ideal Candidate will hold an MSc or PhD in Biological Sciences subject and have excellent up to date knowledge of reagents, antibodies, ELISAs, Cell Culture Media, buffer solutions
- Excellent communication with the ability to convey technical scientific information to customers to a high level to close orders
- Ideally you will have previous hands-on laboratory experience working with Antibodies, Recombinant Proteins, ELISA, Stem Cells & other similar techniques
- Demonstrable experience of working within a B2B sales environment with a strong commercial focus e.g. Telesales, Customer Services, Marketing, Direct Sales, Technical Support or other related commercial experience – this could have been part time whilst undertaking life science studies OR having already held first scientific sales role post-graduation
- Experience of using own initiative and working in a target driven environment
- Experience of working with Sales Force, Hub Spot or a related CRM system and possess excellent IT skills, using Excel, Word, Outlook etc
- Ability to work to and achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Ability to build strong relationships to achieve repeat sales
The Responsibilities of the Life Science Reagents and Chemicals Business Development Executive:
- This is an office-based sales role in Manchester with the opportunity to travel approximately 1 day per week across the UK to attend client sites to execute sales
- Use a selection of channels to identify and qualify new business opportunities, including in bound lead follow up, outbound cold calls, emails and social media
- Look to implement new and innovative strategies to identify new business, therefore enhancing the client’s life science reagents and consumables product revenue from selling aromatic, heterocyclic, aliphatic compounds, fluorochemicals, reagents, antibodies and life science reagents
- Keep all channels of communication open with internal marketing and product management teams, lead generation and marketing within the company
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of the marketplace and competitors. Report key findings and potential revenue opportunities both monthly and quarterly to the Inside Sales Team Leader
- Represent the company at domestic and international conferences, tabletop “lunch and learns” at universities to further drive the reagents and chemicals range success & awareness
The Company and Opportunity:
- Our client distributes and sells over 250,000 antibodies and life science reagents and speciality chemical products used in life science research. They are true market leaders in the areas of Antibodies, Reagents, Fluorochemicals, & other life science research-based chemicals. This is a company that is growing and can synthesize custom products as well as supply standard laboratory consumables
- Their Head Office is based in the Northwest UK where they have a vibrant, dynamic and scientifically expert team of people to work within
Working directly for/with the Commercial Director this is a brand-new opportunity created due to the rapid growth of the life science reagents and chemicals range, and is a truly unique opportunity to kick start your career in the field of scientific sales if you haven’t already started within it
So, if you want to work for a company that is truly going places and is well on the way to achieving its growth ambition, then this is the organisation for you!
Benefits
- 20% uncapped Commission Scheme
- 7.5% Pension Scheme
- Free on site parking
- On site gym
- Games room
- Excellent training & career progression opportunities
Apply right now by calling Emma Dempsey at Beautiful Recruitment on 02039111000 or email your up to date word CV to emma@beautifulrecruitment.com Beautiful Recruitment is the market leading scientific supplies company placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.
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