Field Sales Account Manager - Leicester, United Kingdom - Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you a passionate, high performing
Field Sales Account Managerwith field sales experience? Do have the ability to communicate at all levels and want to be part of a growing team to make a real impact?

Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you.

Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

Job Summary:

To keep pace with customer demands and the growth we have seen in 2021/22, we are recruiting a
Field Sales Account Manager covering the Lincolnshire, Northants, Coventry and Leicester and Warwick region on a permanent basis to join our innovative and fast paced business.

We are looking for an experienced individual with a strong track record of selling and a determined approach to network through large, complex organisations with the aim of growing and retaining existing and new relationships.

Selling laboratory consumables, chemicals and equipment.

There is an existing customer base which needs to be built upon and extended, so Account Management and Business Development skills will be essential to succeed in this role.

You will immerse yourself into the world of academia, research, biotech, clinical, pharma or industrial laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing a portfolio of customers across a wide range of industries, a key component of success will be close coordination and collaboration with a team of product specialists leading these product segments to generates sales within your accounts to hit sales targets.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders within the business but also within various department of the customers you are working with.
Collaborate and work effectively as a team to ensure you maximise all opportunities that present themselves. Using your colleagues' specialist product and technical skills will allow you to distinguish yourself and your products from the competition.
Support your colleagues with any sales of these key consumables' products within their accounts, requiring collaboration and team spirit to ensure you work closely together so being a strong team player is key.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers to provide a high level of support and service to existing accounts.
Must live in/near Lincolnshire, Northants, Coventry and Leicester.
Motivated and proactive in your approach to work, to drive business and generate sales with new and existing customers.
Being highly organised, taking time to plan and then execute your sales strategy will ensure success in this role.
Previous Account management or business development skills2 years field sales experience ideally within academia and research, Biotech, clinical and Pharma or industrial laboratory environments (this is preferred)
Enthusiasm to grow territory performance by approaching new and prospective customers, by appointments or by cold calling.
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
Full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be travelling around the region to your customers daily.

Nice to have:

Scientific background or understanding to ensure you easily build credibility and trust with your customers to understand their needs and competitor activities.

About us:

SLS are the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables.

Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands.

Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as your find your feet in the role.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including**: