Job Description

Sales Specialist: Analytical Chemistry (JHB/KZN) (LC_734) Scientific (Sales)
ESSENTIALS
BSc Hons or higher (MSc or PhD) in Analytical Chemistry or related, 2 ~ 3 years of hands-on lab experience using LC-MS / HPLC / GC / TLC / SPE &/ Spectroscopy. Ideally proven sales experience in the same industry, outstanding command of English, excellent presentation skills.
SA citizen, willing to travel, with drivers license and own car.
Location: Either KZN or Johannesburg
Salary: Competitive, based on experience (including benefits)
DETAILS
Fantastic opportunity for a trained Chemist with a passion for sales and communicating with people. An established lab supply distributor seeks an experienced individual to join their analytical sales team. The position will entail client liaison, business development, sales and related sales reporting administration. If you love the challenge of breaking into new markets and providing excellent service and technical support to customers, then this position is for you!
The ideal candidate will have a high degree of professionalism, a positive self-confidence, strong negotiating skills and a tangible drive to succeed. Responsibilities are geared towards high-level customer interfacing, including daily customer contact targets, proactive customer care involving providing technical sales advice, conducting customer profiling, performing demonstrations / seminars and following up on customer queries and quotations. Travel is integral to the role, with the designated sales area being parts of Johannesburg East Rand, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of BSc Hons or higher (MSc or PhD) in Analytical Chemistry or related
• 2-3 yrs Hands-on lab experience using LC-MS / HPLC / GC / TLC / SPE &/ Spectroscopy
• Proven sales experience in a relevant industry is highly preferred
• Highly skilled in communications and presentations in English
• SA citizen, with drivers licence (Code 8) + own vehicle, happy to travel extensively
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Independent worker with highly developed people skills
• Highly computer literate

APPLICATION INFORMATION
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