Title:

Graduate Sales Specialist Scientific - Biology

Location:

Essex

Salary:

cGBP 20-25K

Description:

: This leading CRO that provides a range of custom molecular biology services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, academic, and government sectors is currently recruiting for a Technical Sales Specialist to join their Essex site. This role is initially to cover maternity leave, turning then into a permanent posting. This is an excellent opportunity that would suit a graduate or technical professional looking for their first step into a commercially oriented role. The key responsibility of the Technical Sales Specialist is to provide sales, marketing and customer support by performing the following duties:  Deal with direct customer enquiries in relation to sales and customer support, providing technical support where needed  Generate quotations in relation to customer requests and the sales team  Support sales activities and maintain daily contact with the external sales team  Co-ordinate and manage the shipment of projects to the US and return of samples to the customer, providing updates to customers as required  Manage and support existing and future distributors  Co-ordinate and oversee European tradeshow requirements  Update and maintain marketing literature, trade show stands and promotional items  Provide up to date forecasted and sales figures  Visit clients and attend tradeshows  Research sales opportunities A life sciences education to at least degree level is essential, to PhD level would be ideal. Excellent communications skills are a must and a European language would be an advantage. Experience within a customer service/sales role would be highly beneficial. This position offers a salary cGBP 20-GBP 25K, 20 days holiday per annum, pension scheme and commission plan.