Sales Executive

Our client is looking to recruit a Sales Executive, based at our offices in London or in the territory. The role is essentially a customer facing one, spending around 80% of any available time in the field, to meet existing and would be customers face to face in the territory (Scotland, Ireland and Northern England), with a view to understanding their research requirements and to introduce them to the product range and services.

You will be working with a world leader who produce cytokines for life-science research. You will need to be a team player and ideally have some experience in this field, although training will be given to the right candidate.

Role Key Objectives:

· Being an integral part and team player in achieving the overall Sales target for the Financial Year in the UK.

· Establish an understanding of and gain good knowledge of designated key customers/accounts in territory by using available sales data and gathering knowledge during time in the field. Expected to make a minimum of 5 quality meetings per day.

· Be pro-active in client communication always strive to qualify new leads by telephone, email and face to face visits, and ensure that carefully nurtured client relationships are maintained yet maximised.

· Assist Sales Manager in the organisation of, and attendance at, relevant industry exhibitions and conferences.

· Communicating the company’s strengths, benefits and advantages to customers and would be customers at all times to distinguish from the competitors and to further improve on awareness.

· Using available ‘sales-tools’ to ensure that ‘closing’ of sales opportunities, yet always work within the company ethos and culture.

· Provide reports on time and as requested, and being organised and communicating openly and effectively at all times.

· Participate and contribute in team discussions and forward planning.

· Other duties as necessary for the successful completion of this role.

Package – subject to level and experience, including:

· Annual leave: 27 days per year plus public holidays

· Bonus: Discretionary based on performance, end of FY

· Commission: upon successfully achieving FY set target receiving a 2/3% of annual salary (based on experience level when starting)

· Pension Scheme: contributions matched up to 5% (after successful completion of probationary period)

· Life Assurance

· Company car, laptop and mobile

Qualifications

· Educated to Degree level (Life Sciences Degree desired)

Experience and Technical Knowledge

· Minimum of 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role

· Knowledge of research applications/usage of cytokines, Fluency in Microsoft Office packages, CRM database experience

Additional Requirements

· Analytical approach desirable

· Excellent communication skills

· Team player

· Ability to use initiative and to work independently

· High energy and positive outlook – can do attitude

· Hands on approach to work