We are currently recruiting for a Sales Specialist to work for a prestigious organisation with offices based around the country including a Head Office in Portsmouth. They require someone to cover a maternity leave contracts which is expected to last 9 months- 1year.

The purpose of the role is to support the sales of the companies Laboratory Products to achieve agree sales projections to the market in the South East & Midland regions of the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world class company in a friendly modern environment. The package on offer is attractive and includes £15 per hour plus a bonus scheme & company car. You will require the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a Laboratory Sales environment
• Ability to analyse & present commercial & technical information concisely
• Minimum qualification of a BSc Hons in Life Sciences
• Experience selling a highly technical product
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to Travel extensively
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbally
• You will be smartly presented to a high standard

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Undertake independent sales calls
• Provide field based sales support for lab products
• Provide technical support & market knowledge to company employees and sub-dealer network
• To complete & submit contact analysis report for all sales activities
• Attend as required exhibitions
• Ensure that all sub dealers have appropriate product knowledge & training to present & sales the company products
• Preform local training on an on-going basis as required
• To respond quickly & efficiently to customer enquiries
• To promote new products in accordance with sales & marketing strategy
• Identify, influence and build relationships with key customers in the region
• Complete visit/ trip reports on a daily basis on key visits & distribute within 24 hours
• To attend sales meetings as required
• To maintain an adequate stoke of promotional literature & samples

FPR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.