Sales Generalist

Tecan Austria GmbH; Lyon; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

International and diverse work environment

Job summary

Tecan Austria GmbH is seeking a Sales Generalist – Liquid Handling & Detection based in Lyon, France. This role involves selling Tecan's liquid handling and detection products, managing customer accounts, and achieving sales targets in the southern region of France.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, a minimum of 3 years of sales experience in laboratory automation, and strong communication skills. Join a diverse and impactful company with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience in laboratory automation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Sell Tecan liquid handling and detection products in the assigned territory.
• Act as the liaison between Tecan and customers, providing solutions.
• Achieve sales targets for the assigned product lines.

Skills

Sales experience in laboratory automation

Communication and negotiation skills

Fluent in French and English

Consultative selling approach

CRM systems experience

Education

Master's degree in a scientific field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sales Generalist – Liquid Handling & Detection (France) – 100%

Ideally based in Lyon.

Are you passionate about driving innovation in laboratory automation and building strong customer relationships? We are looking for a dynamic Sales Generalist Liquid Handling & Detection to join our team, whose scope covers the south of France.

In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales opportunities, supporting customers, and representing Tecan’s values in a diverse and fast-paced environment. If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career with a global leader in life sciences, we would love to hear from you!

Your role

• Serve customers by selling Tecan liquid handling and detection products in the assigned France territory.
• Act as the first-line liaison between Tecan and customers, identifying their needs and providing suitable solutions through a consultative selling approach.
• Achieve sales targets for the assigned product lines within the territory.
• Work closely with Sales Management, Service, Detection and Automation teams to develop and maintain sales opportunities.
• Support current and existing products and customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain high-level consultative system sales skills and product knowledge.
• Coordinate and conduct product demonstrations, installations, and customer training.
• Participate in local, regional, and national trade shows and events.
• Manage customer accounts, complete all required information in the CRM system, and provide feedback to management on new potential applications or competitive landscape.
• Represent Tecan France with integrity and honesty in all business contacts.

Your background

• Master’s degree or equivalent, ideally in a scientific field.
• At least 3 years of sales experience in laboratory automation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to multitask and manage complex customer situations independently.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Practical computer skills; experience with CRM systems is a plus.
• Professional, engaging, and passionate about people interaction.
• Operates with honesty and integrity in all business contacts.
• Emotionally resilient and able to work in a dynamic environment.

What makes working at Tecan unique

• The chance to make it count and have an impact on the world of tomorrow.
• Working in an international and diverse environment.
• Opportunities to grow your career within the company.
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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