Global Life Sciences Technical Sales Executive

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and career dev.

International travel opportunities

Global supplier network exposure

Collaborative working environment

Long-term progression

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements is seeking a Technical Sales Executive in Manchester, offering hybrid work and a starting salary of £28,000. The role blends science with sales, customer engagement, and international business.

You will travel internationally after training to attend exhibitions and supplier visits. Key duties include handling customer enquiries, sourcing specialist chemicals, processing orders, and providing technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries regarding chemical and biochemical products.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers and colleagues.
• Research markets and identify new business opportunities within Life Sciences.
• Source chemical products globally using specialist databases and sourcing tools.
• Process and manage sales orders through to completion.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers worldwide.
• Support business development activities across international markets.
• Attend supplier meetings, customer visits, exhibitions, and conferences.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements is seeking a Technical Sales Executive in Manchester, offering hybrid work and a starting salary of £28,000. The role blends science with sales, customer engagement, and international business.

You will travel internationally after training to attend exhibitions and supplier visits. Key duties include handling customer enquiries, sourcing specialist chemicals, processing orders, and providing technical support.