About the role
Drive sales and business development for laboratory, scientific equipment and industrial automation products. This role focuses on developing new customers, growing assigned accounts and providing technically sound product and system recommendations to manufacturing and industrial customers in Laguna and nearby areas. You will work closely with customers, principals, suppliers and internal technical teams to manage opportunities from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation, order closing and after-sales coordination.
Key responsibilities
- Develop new customers and business opportunities for laboratory, scientific equipment and industrial automation products.
- Manage and grow assigned customer accounts through regular visits, prospecting and account-development activities.
- Identify requirements from laboratory, QA/QC, R&D, engineering, production, maintenance and purchasing teams.
- Generate qualified RFQs and manage opportunities through quotation, negotiation and order closing.
- Develop account-penetration plans for key manufacturing and industrial customers.
- Understand customer applications and translate requirements into suitable product or system recommendations.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals, quotations and customer presentations.
- Conduct product presentations and coordinate demonstrations when required.
- Work with principals, suppliers and technical teams on product selection, specifications and application requirements.
- Coordinate availability, lead time, delivery and after-sales requirements with internal teams and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate customer, quotation, opportunity and sales-pipeline records.
- Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports and follow-up updates.
- Build professional relationships with Purchasing, Engineering, QA/QC, Laboratory, R&D, Production and Maintenance contacts.
- Ensure timely follow-up of enquiries, quotations, projects and customer concerns.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or another relevant technical or science discipline.
- Preferably 2-5 years of experience in technical sales, laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, industrial automation, instrumentation or B2B industrial sales.
- Fresh graduates with strong technical aptitude, communication skills and an interest in technical sales may be considered for a junior role.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, datasheets and customer application requirements.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly for customer visits.
- Preferably residing in Sta. Rosa, Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba or nearby areas of Laguna.
- A valid driving license is an advantage.
- Technically curious and willing to learn new products and applications.
- Target-driven, organised and persistent in managing RFQs and follow-ups.
- Confident when presenting to engineers, laboratory personnel, purchasing teams and management.
- Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with internal support teams.
- Professional, customer-focused and comfortable developing new accounts.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.