Technical Sales Representative - Ayr, United Kingdom - Neogen

Neogen

Verified Company

Ayr, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing

Technical Sales Representative

We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Representative based in Ayr.

This role sits within our UK & Ireland sales team of our award-winning business at Auchincruive near Ayr.

Our team supports the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian (EMEAI) territories for Neogen, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing around 1,800 people worldwide.

Neogen specialises in solutions for animal and food safety offering a diverse range of products and services for the agriculture, animal protein, food and beverage industries.

This role will be responsible for maximising sales of Food Safety products within the assigned territory based upon a combination of selling skills and use of supporting resources.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Responsible for management and business growth throughout the assigned territory for all Neogen food Safety products.
Develop and generate sales to meet or exceed budget sales revenues for products.
Help devise and implement a business plan for this territory based upon business requirements.
Support, drive and generate new business with existing direct accounts, looking for opportunities to cross sell and grow business.
Receive and respond rapidly to customer enquiries, using all resources available.
Have an excellent understanding of the products and services supplied and the national requirements.
Ability to run and demonstrate all test kits in front of potential customers.
Extensive use of CRM providing updated and accurate information.
Assist with general financial management of the territory, including setting budgets, obtaining forecasts, preparing reports as required.

Skills & experience required:

Previous sales experience in technical sales or food related sales desirable.
Life science, food related or other technical degree desirable.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written essential.
Must be highly motivated, driven with excellent organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation.

Company benefits include:

service linked holidays, contributory pension scheme, complementary life insurance, share purchase scheme, subsidised private medical cover, Cycle2Work scheme, employee assistance programme and competitive salary.

If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

Neogen's culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust - the principles which guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It's the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply.

Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.