Sales Specialist

Cytek Biosciences; Nice; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biotechnology firm in Nice seeks a Technical Sales Specialist to drive new business in academic and clinical labs. The role focuses on flow cytometry sales, offering technical support and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a BA/BS in a relevant field, at least three years of flow cytometry experience, and fluency in French and English. This position requires substantial travel and a customer-centric approach, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Salesforce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in flow cytometry.
• Previous experience in capital equipment sales preferred.
• Must have strong self-motivation and understand complex sales processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Native French speaker; professional English required.
• Additional European languages highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Identify and close new business opportunities in relevant labs.
• Provide pre and post-sales technical support.
• Conduct in-lab demonstrations and follow-up visits.
• Manage sales activities and monitor expenses.
• Generate and follow up on leads through regional meetings.

Connaissances

Flow cytometry experience

Sales skills

Customer satisfaction

Technical knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Self-motivated

Language fluency in French

English proficiency

Formation

BA / BS in Life Sciences or related field

Outils

Salesforce

Description du poste

SUMMARY

The Cytek Technical Sales Specialist will be responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities in academic, clinical research, and bio-pharma labs, with a focus on technical expertise in flow cytometry.

This role will be responsible for achieving the financial objectives of the French territory, by effectively identifying and supporting scientists in making beneficial / optimal decisions when purchasing flow cytometry equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for technical sales, pre & post‑sales support, marketing and technical feedback, and customer satisfaction relative to sales activities
• Understand and address the technical and application needs of customers and match those needs with the sales of appropriate equipment
• Coordinate and conduct in‑lab demonstrations, perform post‑sale follow‑up visits to ensure customer satisfaction, and work as a liaison between Field Service, and R&D to address customer equipment performance needs
• Manage administrative duties as assigned: monitoring expenses to budget, timely administrative activity reporting, providing internal feedback regarding competitive products, adhering to OHSA and Universal Lab precautions
• Generate and follow up on leads by participating in regional, and national meetings as directed by Sales Management. Activities include pre‑meeting display setup if necessary; meeting support, post‑meeting display disassembly as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• BA / BS in Life Sciences, Biological areas, Engineering, Business, or closely related discipline
• At least 3 years flow cytometry experience. Previous Capital Equipment Sales Experience preferred.
• Must be self‑motivated to succeed and have a mastery of the complex sales process.
• Computer proficiency is required, including skills with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Native fluency in French and professional level English is a necessary requirement. Additional European languages are highly preferred.
• Experience in using Sales Force is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individual will be able to travel on commercial airlines, train, rental car to call upon potential and existing customers.
• Individual will be required to lift 25lbs without harm, be able to work in a standing position for an hour at a time.
• Ability to travel 50-75% travel.

EEO STATEMENT

Cytek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.