Sales Specialist

Merck Life Science; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science in Mumbai seeks a field-based Life Science Solutions Specialist to drive growth in the assigned zone. You will apply scientific expertise to deliver measurable commercial impact through technical sales and demonstrations.

The role covers end-to-end sales, post-sales support, and active engagement with key opinion leaders at conferences, with a focus on market insights and product adoption.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in technical sales or scientific application support.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets within a defined territory.
• Ability to design and deliver product demonstrations and application experiments alongside end users.
• Post-sales support including method validation and functionality reviews.
• Stay updated with emerging techniques, industry trends, and competitive developments.

Responsibilities

• Drive portfolio growth and scientific engagement across the assigned zone.
• Own full commercial cycle for the focus portfolio, from identifying and qualifying opportunities to supporting new product introductions.
• Provide hands-on technical presales support, including tailored solutions, product demonstrations, and direct collaboration with end users.
• Deliver post-sales support, including method validation and functionality reviews.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific influencers and represent the organization at symposiums and industry events.
• Share market intelligence and customer insights with internal stakeholders to inform future strategy.

Skills

Technical presales

Sales target achievement

End-user demonstrations

Market development

Education

Life science degree

Job description

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

Your Role

• Drive portfolio growth and scientific engagement across the assigned zone, using technical expertise to deliver measurable commercial impact.
• Own the full commercial cycle for the focus portfolio, from identifying and qualifying opportunities to supporting new product introductions.
• Provide hands-on technical presales support, including tailored solutions, product demonstrations, and direct collaboration with end users.
• Deliver post-sales support, including method validation and functionality reviews.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific influencers and represent the organization at symposiums and industry events.
• Share market intelligence and customer insights with internal stakeholders to inform future strategy.

Who You Are

• You bring a degree in a relevant life science discipline, or equivalent experience, combined with 3 to 6 years of proven experience in technical sales or scientific application support.
• You have demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding sales targets within a defined territory, with the ability to develop markets and introduce new products effectively.
• You possess strong technical presales capabilities, including opportunity qualification, solution development, and the ability to design and deliver compelling product demonstrations and application experiments alongside end users.
• You are experienced in post-sales technical support, including method validation and post implementation functionality reviews, ensuring customers realize full value from their solutions.
• You actively maintain your scientific knowledge, staying current with emerging techniques, industry trends, and competitive developments relevant to your portfolio.
• You have a strong network or the ability to build relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific influencers, and you are comfortable representing the organization at conferences, symposiums, and industry events.
• You are skilled at capturing and synthesizing customer insights and scientific trends, translating them into actionable intelligence for internal teams.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging those impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!