Sales Specialist - Science Division

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.



The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Achieving and exceeding sales and GP budgets within the territory, as well as relevant customer accounts and product budgets.
Promoting the Company product portfolio to existing and new Customers.
Implementing, monitoring and ensuring total territorial coverage.
Planning appointments and specifications for sales call.
Visiting Customers according to sales and customer strategy.
Effectively following up and concluding long term high value projects.
Complying with required internal processes and reporting to ultimately deliver growth and manage sales performance
Complying with Company quality system requirements.
Interacting with all stakeholders to be in line with business values and code of ethics.
Preparing and submitting sales and marketing strategies in line with the available budget.
Preparing sales and marketing material for the portfolio.
Developing and implementing marketing plans for advertising campaigns and launches of new products within product budgets.
Planning and organising sponsored events, congresses and lectures.
Providing Customers with relevant product information and resolving queries timeously.
Conveying good product knowledge to research, diagnostic and pathology Customers.
Continuously building relationships with all Stakeholders.
Compiling and submitting relevant internal reports as required.

Minimum requirements for the role:
A BSc (Hons) degree in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) or a related qualification is essential for this role.
Previous experience having worked within a Sales, Marketing or Business Development Role or related role in the life sciences market is essential.
Existing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in research areas is preferred.
Experience working with analytical science products will be advantageous.
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Must have good selling, planning and organising skills.
Must be assertive, innovative, self-motivated and strong aptitude for customer service.
Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.