Biotechnology Sales Representative (Food Science) -JHB / Pretoria

SA Sales Fraternity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology sales company in Johannesburg is seeking a Biotechnology Sales Representative who will drive customer relationships, provide technical support, and ensure satisfaction. The successful candidate will work independently and possess a solid background in sales within the biotech or healthcare sector, ideally with experience in food technology. Flexibility to work from home will be available after initial training.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relationship management skills required.
• Strong technical support and problem-solving abilities needed.
• Effective communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Experience in biotechnology or healthcare industry is a must.
• Ability to work independently is necessary.
• Experience in biotechnology sales is advantageous.
• A background in Food Science is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand customer relationships.
• Provide technical support and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular customer visits and deliver product presentations.
• Train customers on product usage.
• Communicate with internal teams to enhance service quality.

Skills

Customer relationship management skills

Technical support abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Education

BSc Honours in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Office applications proficiency

Job description

SUMMARY :

Biotechnology Sales Representative (Food Science) -JHB / Pretoria

POSITION INFO :

Company Description :

We strive to provide the highest quality products to researchers within the biotechnology industry. We offer a broad range of diagnostic and bioresearch products, from antibodies to ELISA kits, and ensure timely delivery. Our solutions cater to hospitals, clinical laboratories, and academic institutions, adhering to standards set by the FDA and ISO. Based in Centurion, we provide exceptional technical support and customer service. with our dedicated sales and support teams traveling across South Africa. “We take the search out of research” by finding the best solutions for our customers'' needs.

Role Description :

Some work-from-home will become acceptable after the induction and training phases are completed and you are settled into the role. The Company Representative will be responsible for maintaining and expanding customer relationships. providing technical support. and ensuring customer satisfaction. Tasks include managing customer accounts. conducing regular customer visits. delivering product presentations and providing training on product usage. Additionally, the role involves continual communication with customers to address their needs and concerns and collaborating with internal teams to enhance service quality.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for science, a strong sales personality, and the drive to achieve targets. We are small and don’t have a CRM and all the latest tools and systems so the person should be an independent worker with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications :

• Excellent customer relationship management skills
• Strong technical support and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience in the biotechnology or healthcare industry
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Proficiency in using office applications
• experience in biotechnology sales
• Life science experience with food technology background

Requirements :

BSc Honours (preferably in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field)

Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle

Proven experience in biotechnology research with a strong focus on Microbiology

Sales experience, ideally within the biotech, chemical, or laboratory sector

Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa as required

A background in Food Science

Office hours : 8 : 00-17 : 00