Technical Sales Specialist

Network Scientific Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Scientific Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to lead the UK sales for a specialist range of scientific instrumentation, including Ion Chromatography, TOC, AA and ICP devices. You will drive growth, identify new accounts and manage key relationships.

You will deliver product demonstrations, coordinate events, support marketing initiatives, and work closely with sales, marketing and operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' technical sales experience within analytical instrumentation.
• Technical knowledge of Ion Chromatography, TOC, AA, ICP and elemental analysers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally for training.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the UK by identifying, targeting, and securing new customer accounts while strengthening existing relationships.
• Achieve and surpass sales targets through proactive business development and account management.
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting, networking, and territory planning.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of product portfolio, pricing structures, and sales tools; deliver compelling demonstrations.
• Coordinate customer engagement activities, workshops, roadshows, exhibitions, and product launches.

Skills

Technical sales

Analytical instrumentation

Communication

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Physical sciences degree

Job description

Are you an experienced sales professional with expertise of scientific laboratory equipment? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge working with a specialist range of products?

Our client are a well established and highly reputable company who specialise in a range of scientific equipment such as Atomic Absorption, ION Chromatography, ICP, TOC amongst others. The company partners with some of the leading industry manufacturers and have bult up a great reputation in the market. They are now looking to hire a Technical Sales Specialist to join and lead their friendly and supportive commercial team.

Responsibilities will include

• Drive the growth and development of the UK territory by identifying, targeting, and securing new customer accounts while strengthening existing relationships.
• Consistently achieve and surpass sales targets through proactive business development and effective account management.
• Build a strong pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking, and territory planning to maximise sales performance.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's product portfolio, commercial strategies, sales tools, and pricing structures.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer challenges and business objectives, positioning solutions that deliver measurable value and address their specific needs.
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and coordinate customer engagement activities, including workshops, roadshows, exhibitions, and other promotional events.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing initiatives, including product launches, seminars, webinars, exhibitions, roadshows, and other customer engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, opportunities, and activities within the company’s CRM system.
• Act as a key source of local market intelligence, providing valuable customer insights, market feedback, and industry knowledge to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across Sales, Marketing, and Operational teams.
• Support product installations and deliver customer training, ensuring users gain maximum value and confidence from their investment.

To be considered for this opportunity

• 3+ years' technical sales experience using analytical instrumentation within the field.
• Technical knowledge of Ion Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon, AA, ICP and elemental analysers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to negotiate confidently and influence positive outcomes.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable building relationships and presenting confidently in customer-facing environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
• Willingness to undertake international travel for training and professional development.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or another relevant physical science discipline.
• Scientists looking to transition into a commercial or technical sales role, with a passion for customer engagement and business development, are encouraged to apply.

You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment, with the opportunity to make a real difference to the commercial achievements of the company.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.