Scientific Sales Executive - Private Sector

Esco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Esco Lifesciences Group seeks a driven Scientific Sales Representative to grow its Scientific business unit in the Life Sciences sector. You will support sales activities, engage customers, and build strong relationships in a fast-paced environment.

You will conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and end-user seminars while collaborating with internal teams on quotations and tenders. The role emphasizes CRM updates and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant sales experience in life science industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support sales activities for scientific equipment across research, academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial markets.
• Engage customers through regular site visits, product demonstrations, and end-user seminars to build relationships and generate sales opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and follow up on new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and customer referrals.
• Support the sales process from lead generation through to order placement, working with senior sales team members.
• Promote scientific equipment solutions such as biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, fume hoods, incubators, centrifuges, LN tanks, pipettes, and cell counters.
• Assist with quotations, tenders, and sales documentation in collaboration with internal product and service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM updates, including customer interactions, opportunity status, and basic sales reporting.
• Gather market and customer feedback and share insights with the sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Esco Lifesciences Group is improving lives through science! Headquartered in Singapore, expanded globally with factories and offices in 43 locations around the world, Esco is building a synergistic ecosystem of life science tools, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies to improve human lives.

With nearly 50 years of history and a strong foundation in Singapore, Esco is a dynamic, fast-growing, mid-sized multinational organization that bridges East and West. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected environment where you'll collaborate with top experts and visionary clients worldwide. As we accelerate our global expansion, you'll have the unique opportunity to grow your career in tandem with the company, driving innovation and shaping a healthier, more equitable, and resilient future.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a driven and motivated Scientific Sales Representative to support the growth of our Scientific business unit within the Life Sciences sector. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and build strong customer relationships in a technical and fast-paced environment.

You will support sales activities across a defined territory or customer portfolio, working closely with internal teams to identify opportunities, engage customers, and contribute to revenue growth within the Scientific Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sales activities for scientific and laboratory equipment across research, academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial markets
• Engage customers through regular site visits, product demonstrations, and end-user seminars to build relationships and generate sales opportunities
• Identify, qualify, and follow up on new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and customer referrals
• Support the sales process from lead generation through to order placement, working closely with senior sales team members
• Promote scientific equipment solutions such as biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, fume hoods, incubators, centrifuges, LN tanks, pipettes, and cell counters
• Assist with quotations, tenders, and sales documentation in collaboration with internal product and service teams
• Maintain accurate CRM updates, including customer interactions, opportunity status, and basic sales reporting
• Gather market and customer feedback and share insights with the sales and marketing teams

Key Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering or other relevant fields
• Experience in sales of laboratory equipment preferred but not mandatory
• Laboratory experience including working with standard equipment such a biosafety cabinet, incubator, fume hoods etc will be a plus
• At least 3 years+ of relevant sales experience in the life science industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work independently in fast-paced work environment
• Self-driven, results-oriented and able to work well under pressure