Sales Executive Scientific Instruments

Podhikai Scientific Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Product training

Job summary

Podhikai Scientific Private Limited seeks a Sales Executive to promote and sell scientific instruments and laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will drive sales growth, manage customer relationships, and meet assigned sales targets.

The role requires a strong understanding of relevant disciplines, excellent communication skills, and willingness to travel extensively. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive salary and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in scientific instrument or laboratory equipment sales.
• Understanding of Materials Science, Optics, Characterization Techniques, and Analytical Laboratory Workflows.
• Proven experience selling capital equipment or complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell scientific instruments and analytical equipment.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop a strong customer base.
• Conduct customer visits and technical discussions.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Technical discussions

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Physics, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 11. Promote and sell Scientific instruments, characterization systems, optical and photonics instruments, analytical equipment, laboratory instruments, and consumables within the assigned territory.
• 22. Identify new business opportunities and develop a strong customer base.
• 33. Meet assigned sales targets and achieve territory growth objectives.
• 44. Conduct customer visits, product presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions.
• 55. Generate enquiries, prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and close sales.
• 66. Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
• 77. Follow up on leads, quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and payments.
• 88. Handle government and institutional tenders, GEM portal activities, bid preparation, documentation, and tender submissions.
• 99. Coordinate with application scientists and service engineers to ensure successful product installations and customer satisfaction.
• 110. Participate in exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and scientific seminars.
• 111. Monitor competitor activities and provide market intelligence.
• 112. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM records, and activity reports.
• 113. Handle post-sales activities effectively and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term business growth.
• 114. Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports and submit them to the Regional Manager.
• 115. Travel extensively within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• 11. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 22. 1-3 years of experience in scientific instrument or laboratory equipment sales.
• 33. Understanding of Materials Science, Optics, Characterization Techniques, Machine learning and Analytical Laboratory Workflows.
• 44. Proven experience selling capital equipment, scientific instruments, or other complex technical solutions.
• 55. Experience in institutional sales and tender handling is preferred.
• 66. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• 77. Strong customer relationship management abilities.
• 88. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• 99. Willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

• 11. Competitive salary with attractive performance incentives.
• 22. Career growth opportunities in scientific sales.
• 33. Product and application training.
• 44. Opportunity to work with advanced analytical instruments and material science technologies.