Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 29,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Technical Sales Executive
Manchester/Hybrid
£28,000
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Chemistry graduate or early-career scientific professional looking to develop a career that combines science, sales, customer engagement, and international business.
You will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, sourcing specialist chemicals and biochemical products from global suppliers, processing sales orders, and providing technical support to customers. Following a structured training programme, you will also have the opportunity to travel internationally to attend exhibitions, conferences, supplier visits, and customer meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to customer enquiries regarding chemical and biochemical products.
Provide both technical and commercial support to customers and colleagues.
Research markets and identify new business opportunities within the Life Sciences sector.
Source chemical products globally using specialist databases and sourcing tools.
Process and manage sales orders through to completion.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers worldwide.
Support business development activities across international markets.
Attend supplier meetings, customer visits, exhibitions, and conferences worldwide following successful completion of training.You:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with commercial sales.
Exposure to a global customer and supplier network.
Structured training and career development.
International travel opportunities.
Long-term progression within a growing Life Sciences organisation.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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