Graduate Technical Sales Associate

Job title:

Graduate Technical Sales Associate

Company

Agilent Technologies

Job description

Job DescriptionHave you ever considered using your scientific background in a different way? Looking for a new challenge where you can apply your scientific skills in a commercial environment? Then this position is for you!This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that is dedicated to innovation and contribution, where trust and respect, teamwork and an uncompromising integrity are the non-negotiable ingredients for individual and company success. This a great chance for an ambitious, newly qualified graduate, looking for an employer who can help you to shine.As a Technical Sales Associate, you will be joining the Life Science Solutions dynamic and hard-working sales team.As the Inside Sales Associate you will support the field Account management team to sell Agilent Technologies products, solutions and services. This will include chromatography (LC, GC, GC/MS, HPLC) and spectroscopy (Atomic and Molecular) instrumentation, in an assigned territory primarily through outbound and inbound telephone sales activities.Responsibilities include but not limitedIn this position, your daily tasks will include:

• Working closely with designated Account Managers on your territory
• Identifying sales opportunity with both new clients (developing the business) and existing ones (up-sell/cross-sell)
• Interpreting customers’ needs and building long lasting partnerships with them
• Supporting and coordinating the whole sales cycle: from the pre-sales phases to ensuring a smooth delivery at the end (installation, set up…)
• Periodically visit and complete on site sales activities for customer accounts
• Helping with administrative tasks (quote preparation, tender responses, back office duties, order booking, customer database management…)
• Handle complex and technical discussions with customers
• You will handle your own sales funnel using your own initiative to identify business opportunities by taking a creative approach.
• This role will also require supporting sale management to forecast and monitor the sales business using professional sales tool
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders every day

The successful candidate can expect a fun place to work, exposure to new technologies and excellent career progression. You’ll get all the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field with a market leader in the industry.Qualifications

• have a university degree within the science field — e.g. chemistry, analytical chemistry biochemistry, biotechnology or similar
• have relevant experience in analytical techniques (Chromatography; LC, GC, MS or Spectroscopy) in a similar position or as an end user.
• Commercial/retail experience an advantage to bring to the role
• a strong desire to learn and expand your technical and soft skills that will ultimately drive your success.
• ability to work alone and also with being a team member of project teams
• possess a proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential
• the ability to coordinate and prioritise your workload efficiently
• A clean full drivers license

This exciting graduate level sales opportunity will prepare you for transitioning into a career position in account management.About UsAgilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek — so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at .We offer:

• An opportunity for you to grow within a world-class company to develop your skills
• A commitment to work/life balance.
• An independent job among good colleagues, in a growth orientated conglomerate. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, information and trust.
• Be part of a company where we value quality in the solutions we deliver to our customers, with our employees and in relation to the processes we work with.

We will make sure you get all the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field!Additional DetailsThis job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Sales

Expected salary

Location

England

Job date

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:49:32 GMT

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