Sales Engineer, Analytical & Synthetic Chemistry - North UK

• Management of existing customers and generation of new accounts through prospecting, lead generation and follow up.
• Effective territory management in a broad base of industries and applications.
• Direct responsibility for sales negotiations and handling of sales projects.
• Support the development of customer applications.
• Participation at conferences and exhibitions.
• Support the development of marketing communications with customers.
• Visiting customer sites on a regular basis to give sales presentations, perform instrument demonstrations and train customers on the correct use of their equipment.

• Suitable candidates should hold a degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics or related discipline.
• At least two years of experience of successfully selling analytical instruments or similar capital equipment. Microwave technology, FTIR or Raman Spectroscopy sales experience would be a strong advantage, but full training will be provided.
• Candidates should have demonstrable success in new customer acquisition in a sales or business development role
• Understanding of sample preparation techniques for spectroscopic analysis
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with laboratory managers, professors, PhD level scientists and technicians.
• Availability to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas for training and business meetings.
• Centrally located in the north of England within easy access to main road network.

• Base salary plus attractive commissions.
• A competitive package of benefits.
• Company car.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Potential for growth within a dynamic company.

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