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Field Sales Specialist - Life Science

Field Sales Specialist - Life Science

Mettler ToledoCambridge, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Field Sales Specialist to join our team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cell biology and experience with life science instrumentation. In this role, you will drive sales of a wide range of products and services relevant to the Life Science sector, ensuring a thorough understanding of customer needs. You will develop and implement go-to-market strategies to support effective product adoption across diverse applications.

You will be responsible for developing long-term, high-value, profitable customer accounts by building and maintaining both existing and new relationships using strong sales techniques. Identifying and managing high-quality opportunities in a collaborative manner, utilising all available resources, will be key to your success.

Other Responsibilities include :

  • Drive sales of Rainin Pipettes and analytical instruments including cell counting, plate reading, UV / VIS spectroscopy, and pH measurement, ensuring customers receive tailored solutions that optimize laboratory workflows.
  • Identify and engage potential customers in the life sciences sector such as research institutions, universities, and biotechnology firms.
  • Conduct needs assessments to understand customer challenges and collaborate to tailor product solutions.
  • Work with the life sciences steering committee to develop and refine go-to-market strategies based on market research and customer insights.
  • Participate in training and cross-functional meetings to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Provide feedback to guide product development based on customer experiences.
  • Achieve sales and growth targets within the assigned territory in the Life Science sector.
  • Maintain accurate CRM data, logging visits, bookings, and calls consistently.
  • Prepare and execute account penetration plans for defined focus accounts.
  • Utilize CRM and SET tools to support the sales process aligned with company strategic goals and KPIs.
  • Collaborate with other divisions to organize and participate in webinars, seminars, and trade shows.
  • Provide cross-leads to service and other business units and manage incoming leads.
  • Provide accurate monthly sales forecasts and updates during bi-weekly calls.

What You Need to Succeed

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably within life science instrumentation or related industries.
  • A strong understanding of life science applications and laboratory workflows, with the ability to communicate value propositions clearly.
  • Proven capability to engage customers effectively by identifying their pain points and proposing suitable solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building strong relationships and fostering collaboration.
  • Experience in developing sales strategies or playbooks is an advantage but not essential.
  • Our Offer to You

  • International career development opportunities
  • Being part of One Team that thrive from collaboration and drives continuous improvement
  • Support working families through enhanced family friendly policies and flexible working patterns.
  • Encouragement to work creatively, autonomously and to measure and celebrate success
  • Support with individual learning, development, and growth within the Company
  • We encourage work life balance and offer 25 holidays, plus Bank Holidays, and rewards length of service by increasing your holiday entitlement to a maximum of 29 days upon predefined milestones.
  • Health and Wellbeing of employees is important to us and as such all employees have BUPA healthcare, an Employee Assistance Program service and access to our wellbeing portal.
  • You will join a Trustee based pension scheme and have peace of mind with 4x life assurance.
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