Technical Sales Specialist - South UK

Technical Sales Specialist - Chemistry Equipment Territory: South UK About the Company

We are a well-established, privately owned organization with a strong track record in delivering high-quality scientific solutions. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven, where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact.

We specialise in providing advanced laboratory equipment designed to improve safety, sustainability, and productivity in chemical research. Our customers span a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, contract research, academia, and specialty chemicals. We operate both directly within the UK and through an international distributor network.

Our Approach

We are committed to:

• Delivering innovative and reliable solutions
• Maintaining high technical standards
• Providing exceptional customer support
• Building long-term partnerships with customers and stakeholders
• Upholding quality without compromise

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to drive growth across the Southern territory. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing customers.

You will work closely with internal teams including sales, marketing, technical support, and R&D to deliver a high level of service and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and manage the full sales cycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key accounts
• Conduct regular site visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions
• Manage and update customer information using CRM systems
• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
• Support marketing initiatives and provide insights on market trends and competitor activity

Regular travel across the territory is required, including occasional overnight stays.

Candidate Profile Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working with customers in areas such as organic, medicinal, process, or scale-up chemistry
• Familiarity with sectors including pharmaceuticals, CROs, biotech, and research organisations
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Strong technical understanding of laboratory equipment used in chemical processes
• Degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Based between Oxford and Dartford with willingness to travel across the Southern territory.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly motivated, organised, and results-driven
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good IT skills, including CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance plus public holidays
• Company car and full home-office equipment
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training and development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to company initiatives and employee-led activities