Field Sales Specialist (all genders)

Merck Life Science; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science is seeking a Field Sales Specialist to sell water purification systems to academia laboratories and various industries. You will manage the full Laboratory Water portfolio and collaborate with Account Managers, Field Marketing Support, and Inside Sales to drive growth.

You will be the main technical contact, travel up to 70% to meet customers, and work from home when not on field visits. Strong English and Swedish skills, plus excellent communication and presentation

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a scientific field (preferred).
• Proficiency in Swedish and English is required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, selling and presenting skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell the full Laboratory Water portfolio (hardware, consumables and service) to academia laboratories and industries.
• Grow market share and differentiate our solution while maintaining a reputation for quality and excellence.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and distribution teams to achieve sales targets and support launches.

Skills

Swedish language

English language

Communication skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in science or related field

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 unimaginable with us.

Your Role

In your role as a Field Sales Specialist (all genders) you sell water purification systems to academia laboratories, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage industries. You help grow our market share, differentiate our solution from competitors, and build on the company’s reputation for quality and excellence.

You manage sales of the full Laboratory Water portfolio (inc. Hardware, Consumables and Service) to customers, working with Account Managers and distribution teams to achieve your sales targets. In collaboration with Field Marketing Support, you implement the management action plan and support the launch and market penetration of exciting new products, services and technologies.

You generate and close new leads, partnering with Key Account Managers in the territory, Digital Sales Specialists and Inside Sales Account Managers to develop new opportunities. You also manage and grow the territory’s service contract business and design and project-manage larger (custom) water purification system installations.

As the main technical and applications contact for customers, you provide guidance and coordinate communication. You stay connected with your team digitally and meet with them quarterly.

Who You Are

• Educated to a degree level preferably in a scientific field
• Prior sales experience would be beneficial but not vital
• Proficiency in Swedish and English languages are required
• Good interpersonal skills with an outgoing mentality and a positive outlook
• Able to work independently and in teams as well
• Strong communication, selling, and presenting skills
• Happy to travel to customers in 70% of the time and work from home when not on the field. Field visits can be day trips or overnights.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!