Field Sales Specialist

Neogen; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety solutions provider in the UK seeks a Field Sales Specialist to maximize sales of their Food Safety product portfolio across the North and Midlands of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic business plans, managing accounts, and achieving sales targets. Relevant experience in food industry sales, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and a suite of benefits, driving business growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales or sales within the food industry is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales of Food Safety product portfolio in designated territory.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Proactively manage and grow existing accounts.
• Conduct product demonstrations for potential customers.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide effective solutions.

Skills

Strong sales acumen

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Food Science

Job description

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

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

We are currently looking to recruit a Field Sales Specialist to join our award-winning business. This position covers the North & Midlands of England.

Our Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits linked holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

The Field Sales Specialist is responsible for maximizing sales of Neogen's Food Safety product portfolio within the designated territory. This individual will leverage their sales acumen and available resources to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth. This is a field sales role ideally based in territory, requiring a proactive and results-oriented individual. The territory will be: Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Nottingham, Peterborough & surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing:

• Achieve and exceed sales targets for Neogen's Food Safety product line within the assigned territory.
• Develop and implement a strategic business plan for the territory, aligned with overall business objectives.
• Proactively manage and grow existing direct accounts, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for cross-selling and business expansion.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, utilizing all available resources to provide effective solutions.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Neogen's Food Safety products and services, relevant industry standards, and national requirements.
• Conduct compelling product demonstrations of test kits and other relevant offerings to potential customers.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for customer technical inquiries, complaints, and product application support, escalating complex issues as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information and sales activities within the CRM system.
• Contribute to the financial management of the territory, including assisting with budget development, sales forecasting, and report preparation as required.

About you:

• Proven track record in technical sales or sales within the food industry is highly desirable.
• A degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, or another relevant technical discipline is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, strong drive, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a team.

Please press Apply now in order to submit your application.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values – which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It’s our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

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.