Technical Sales Specialist

KE Select; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to manage a specialized portfolio in large-scale chromatography. This hands-on role requires blending technical expertise with commercial strategy to drive growth in the biopharma sector across Australia. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in biotechnology or biochemistry and proven success in technical B2B sales. This position offers the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to significant scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B technical sales.
• Solid understanding of purification processes.
• Flexibility to travel across the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies.
• Identify and engage new prospects.
• Build partnerships with scientific stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and support teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Technical sales competencies

Strong business development skills

Influencing technical stakeholders

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, or related field

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a recognised leader in the Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing sector , offering cutting‑edge technologies, instruments, and services that support the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. Backed by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a highly skilled technical team, and a reputation grounded in scientific excellence , this organisation is shaping the future of biomanufacturing across Australia and globally.

About the Role

As part of ongoing national expansion, we’re recruiting a Technical Sales Specialist to take ownership of a specialised portfolio focused on Large scale chromatography.

Reporting to the Product Line Manager, this is a hands‑on, commercially strategic role blending your technical expertise with strong sales acumen to drive growth across the Australian biopharma landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to expand market share across Australia
• Identify and engage new prospects while nurturing relationships with existing clients in biopharma and biotech
• Build lasting partnerships with key scientific stakeholders, from R&D scientists to manufacturing leads
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with technical and support teams to ensure exceptional customer experience
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic plans

About You

You’re a science‑driven commercial professional with a passion for helping customers accelerate scientific and bioprocessing breakthroughs. Whether you’ve transitioned from the lab into sales or already excel in a technical sales role, you thrive on managing complex, solution‑focused conversations within the life sciences sector.

We’re also open to outstanding candidates with a strong technical or academic background in bioprocessing, large‑scale chromatography, or purification, who are eager to apply their scientific expertise in a commercial environment.

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Biochemistry , or a related Life Sciences discipline
• Proven success in technical B2B sales , particularly selling laboratory or bioprocess equipment
• Solid understanding of purification processes or broader bioprocessing experience
• Strong business development skills with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent planning, time management, and organisational skills
• A current driver’s license and flexibility to travel as required across your territory

How to Apply

If you're ready to step into a role that combines technical expertise with strategic sales , we want to hear from you.

Click APPLY to submit your CV, or contact Ruby on 0481 200 171 for a confidential discussion.