Research Sales Specialist Oxford, England
Job description
The business
ADInstruments provides innovative solutions to facilitate research and education for organisations operating within the life science sphere. With a team of 200 globally, operating from 13 offices around the world and alongside an extensive global distribution network, we are a leader in our field. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for Sales Specialist to join our team in Oxford.
The position
We’re excited to have the opportunity for a focused and fearless Sales Specialist to join our UK sales team, where you will have responsibility for selling ADInstruments Research products to customers within the life science sphere. You will be responsible for understanding customer applications and requirements in order to best advise and sell the best solution. As well as identifying new business opportunities and pursuing new clientele who may be unfamiliar with our products, you will provide sales and first-line technical support to our existing customers. You will employ a consultative sales approach to enhance customer satisfaction, increase competitive advantage and develop relationships with customers in the territory.
What’s in it for you
Working at ADI, you will have the opportunity to work with driven, passionate, and future-focused colleagues and customers. You will be part of a company that prides itself on global collaboration and working with its customers to make science easier. This is a challenging and varied role where you have the opportunity to drive sales in a niche industry. This is a unique opportunity to combine a scientific background with prior scientific sales experience to advance in a technical sales career.
About you
Creating and maintaining strong relationships with the customer base, you will work alongside scientists, engineers, and physicians, advising and assisting them as required. You must be comfortable discussing our products at a technical level and have the ability to conceive its application in research laboratories. You will develop and maintain both strong market awareness and a superb understanding of the product range.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A Bachelor of Science in the Life Science field (Physiology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Sport Science)
- A postgraduate qualification is desirable
- Previous experience in a laboratory or in scientific sales would be desirable
- Highly influential with the ability to build strong working relationships
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A second European language (German, French) would be highly desirable
- Ability to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally travel within Europe.
This is an excellent opportunity for an independent, enthusiastic person looking to grow within a supportive, progressive company.
Applications close on Friday, 9 June, 2023.
