About this role
About the Role The Technical Sales Specialist will support Bio-Rad's phage display custom antibody services in the UK and Nordics. The role combines scientific discussions with customers, preparation of technically detailed project quotations, and promotion of antibody services through on-site and virtual meetings, presentations, and exhibitions. You will also help negotiate service and license agreements with input from the Technical Sales Manager, Legal and IP. What You'll Do
- Conduct scientific discussions with customers and prepare technically detailed project quotations for phage display/custom antibody services in the UK and Nordics.
- Promote Bio-Rad antibody services via on-site and virtual customer meetings, technical presentations, exhibitions and coordination with marketing.
- Negotiate service and license agreements with input from Technical Sales Manager, Legal and IP.
- Achieve/exceed sales, marketing and financial objectives for the custom antibody services in the territory.
- Execute business initiatives to grow sales and profitability in line with team goals.
- Develop strong rapport with customers through calls, visits and by addressing their needs and expectations (up to 50% field time).
- Ensure high customer satisfaction by coordinating between customers and Bio-Rad departments pre- and post-sale.
- Maintain high-level communication with internal stakeholders in the lab and marketing teams. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, including experience in genetic engineering (phage display), biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and/or immunology.
- Sales experience in life sciences is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Good organisational skills. Compensation & Benefits
- Pension matched up to 8%
- Private health & dental insurance with Bupa
- Life insurance & income protection
- 25 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday
- Work from home 2 days per week (after training)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discounts at many retailers & gyms
- Employee referral scheme
- Help@hand (24/7 online GP, mental health support, & virtual wellbeing program)