Technical Sales Specialist – Scientific Instrumentation/Columns

ASIA MATTELAB PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company in Singapore is seeking a results-driven Technical Sales Specialist to drive sales of advanced scientific instruments. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales record in spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal analysis, or chromatography. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, conducting technical presentations, and building relationships with researchers. This role offers competitive compensation, ongoing training, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with attractive commission scheme

Ongoing technical training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Career path to management level available

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal analysis, or chromatography.
• Strong understanding of scientific research workflows and laboratory operations.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into customer value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Build relationships with researchers and laboratory managers.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with application specialists for customer satisfaction.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Proven sales experience in spectroscopy

Proven sales experience in microscopy

Proven sales experience in thermal analysis

Proven sales experience in chromatography

Excellent communication skills

Goal-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Life Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Technical Sales Specialist with a proven track record in selling advanced scientific instrumentation or consumables. If you have hands-on experience and market knowledge in spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal analysis, or chromatography columns and consumables, this role offers you the platform to excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in your assigned product segment(s).
• Build strong relationships with researchers, laboratory managers, and procurement teams across academia, industry, and government labs.
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and application discussions to match solutions to customer needs.
• Collaborate with application specialists and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction from pre-sales through post-installation support.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts and unexplored market segments.
• Provide market feedback to product managers for portfolio growth and competitive positioning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven sales experience in one or more of the following areas:
  Spectroscopy (e.g., NMR, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, mass spectrometry)
  Microscopy (e.g., TEM, SEM, AFM, confocal)
  Thermal analysis (e.g., TGA, DSC, DMA)
  Chromatography columns and laboratory consumables
• Strong understanding of scientific research workflows and laboratory operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into customer value.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with the relevant instruments or consumables you sell.
• Existing network of contacts in the research, industrial, or analytical sectors.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission scheme.
• Opportunity to represent innovative technologies that make an impact in research and industry.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Regional opportunity available.
• Career path to management level available.

If you are a driven sales professional with deep technical knowledge and a passion for enabling scientific breakthroughs, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience in the relevant product area(s) and your current + expected salary.