Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Permanent

Cheshire or Remote working

Our client is an established chemical company who work in multiple fields of contract development/manufacturing, catalogue, customer synthesis, analytical and in house research. They are seeking a Sales Executive to initially join their team and become a key person in the technical team. They are happy to take someone on for whom this will be their first sales based role so "no experience necessary" beyond the background detailed below! If you are seeking a job opening to get into scientific sales then this is potentially the one.

You will be working closely with chemists, procurement and finance departments of research institutions and chemical using companies on a global level. Responsible for supporting customers to fulfil their chemical requirements to further progress their R&D or Process Development projects.

The role will see you use a high level of customer service and technical support. Building long-term business relationships with the customer accounts with whom you are assigned.

What youll do:

Handling technical enquiries received via the telephone and e-mail

Managing, developing and growing an existing customer base, whilst also working proactively to expand the customer portfolio

Presenting technical solutions to meet customer requirements

Working and being part of a busy technical sales teammeeting and exceeding activity expectations

Liaising with clients and suppliers on a daily basis to drive the business forward

Maintaining lines of communication with customers to keep them updated with respect to delivery schedules for their requirements

Your background:

Graduate with Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc). Preference is for a Chemistry Degree, but other scientific qualifications will be considered, i.e. Physics, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.

A well organised, attention to detail and a self-motivated individual

Good knowledge of administrative proceduresand attention to detail

Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written on the basis many of the customers are international / overseas.

Experience and competent with Microsoft Office software packages, i.e. Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.

For long term career development, the ability and desire to travel across the UK and mainland Europe

Ability to work under pressure with enthusiasm and remain focused

A flexible can-do attitude with a willingness to adapt, learn and support fellow colleagues when required

Competitive salary offered. On this occasion, LiCa Scientific is acting as an employment agency.

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