Technical Sales Specialist – Polymer Testing

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Technical Sales Specialist – Polymer Testing
Technical Sales SpecialistHampshireReference: 3319

Highly reputable instrumentation distributor exclusively partnered with a number of oversees manufacturers; supplying many of the leading universities and companies across the UK & Ireland.
Competitive package on offer.
Based in Hampshire – national travel required.

Zest Scientific is partnered with a leading supplier of high end instrumentation in the plastics and rubber testing industry in order to identify a Technical Sales Specialist.

This represents an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong technical background in polymer testing who demonstrates the soft skills required to be a success in a consultative technical sales role. With a great support network to enable you to become accomplished in an ever-growing territory this role offers excellent autonomy.

The Candidate:

Educated to degree level (minimum) in polymer sciences, mechanical engineering or related STEM topic.
You will have experience selling in the polymer testing sector OR you will be a sciences graduate who demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge in polymer testing would be desirable due to the products you’d be working with.
Enterprising and commercially astute candidate who works best when work is related closely to results and comfortable working autonomously.
Ability to quickly learn new concepts as the company provides outstanding technical training and support to ensure first class product knowledge.
Excellent relationship builder and first class communicator.

The Role:

Targeting high value potential customers and leveraging influence within existing accounts.
High degree of autonomy (limited direct management) with the freedom to carve out a profitable territory across the UK & Ireland.
Provide first class levels of support and training, taking ownership of pre and post sales activity.
Interpret customer requirements, understand needs and identify solutions.

The Company:

Highly reputable instrumentation distributor exclusively partnered with a number of oversees manufacturers; supplying many of the leading universities and companies across the UK & Ireland.
Take ownership of a leading portfolio in the plastics and rubber testing sector.
Highly autonomous role where you will be given the freedom to implement your own ideas.
Balanced working environment where the focus is on results as opposed to call rate metrics and non-commercial KPIs.

Remuneration:

Salary commensurate with experience plus highly attractive commission package.
Zest Scientific is working to a strict deadline so in order to be considered for this opportunity please apply now and your application will be reviewed immediately.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email: caitlyn.lindley@zestbusinessgroup.com
Telephone: 0114 287 0351