We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical & Chromatography Sales Specialist to join our innovative & fast paced business covering the South and Midlands of the UK. In this role you will have significant input over a key sector of our business with established sales/relationships. This role has huge potential for sales growth and to be part of a rapidly growing company at a very exciting phase of our development. This is one of two new roles created due to our expansive growth.

Job Summary:

We are looking for someone that can work both independently and in a team, build good relationships and is well organised to help take our Chemical & Chromatography business to the next level. The position requires someone with a strong technical understanding of chemical/chromatography techniques who is able to leverage that knowledge to sell our product range. Working collaboratively alongside our existing sales managers this position would be responsible for direct selling, product training (internal & external), providing strategic advice and organising localised marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the go-to person for the Chemical & Chromatography portfolio in your territory with responsibility for growing sales and margin
• Provide training, guidance and strategy to help the wider sales force grow their sales.
• Organise local marketing campaigns, assist with product/supplier launches, attend/exhibit at relevant events and provide product training to the sales team.
• Analyse sales data, identify market trends and use this information to grow the business
• Work collaboratively with the wider chemical & chromatography sales team to help grow the business

The Ideal Candidate:

Although this role requires a variety of competencies we recognise that not everyone will necessarily have all of these skills on day one. So we are willing to consider a wide range of individuals with different experience levels who show the potential to learn the other skills over time.

Examples of the type of person we’d consider include:

• Sales experience selling chemical and/or chromatography products
• Laboratory experience specialising in chemical and/or chromatography
• Sales experience with a chemical background/degree

A Full driving licence is essential as visits to customers sites and attendance at conferences & exhibitions across the territory are expected. South and Midlands territory is defined approximately as all postcodes south of (and including) Nottingham- Full list of postcodes available upon request Candidate must be resident in this territory with preference given to candidates in a location central of the territory.

About us:

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals & consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing & supplying the highest quality, best value products & brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse & interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow & expand. Our sales organisation is formed in a matrix whereby this position would work alongside existing territory sales representatives and dedicated product specialists, reporting into the General Manager for Chemicals & Chromatography. As the largest independent laboratory distributor in the UK this is an exciting opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people in the industry.

We have offices across the UK, ROI and East Africa with our main office based in Nottingham. We are also part of the larger European group Dominique Dutscher making us the largest independent laboratory distributor in Europe:

https://www.scientificlabs.co.uk/about/whoaredominiquedutscher

It is an especially exciting time to join us as we have recently moved into our new, purpose built 56,000 sq ft headquarters at Fairham Business Park:

https://www.scientificlabs.co.uk/file/1879/SLS%20Break%20Ground%20On%20New%20National%20Distribution%20Centre

We are passionate about our people & have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming & supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer. Alongside our commitment to your professional & personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary with generous quarterly and annual bonus incentives linked to performance against sales targets.
• Car allowance / Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, & sociable teams with staff events
• Career opportunities for development & progression

 

 

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Wilford Industrial Estate
Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP

or click here to contact us.

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Customer Sales Coordinator? Do you put the customer at the heart of everything you do and have a true passion to provide a second to none customer experience?

Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.   

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Sales Coordinator to join our innovative and fast-paced business on a permanent basis. You will have a 'can do' attitude who can hit the ground running and be a successful contributor to a rapidly growing company.

Job Summary:

As a Customer Sales Coordinator you will be managing a portfolio of customers, you will have the opportunity to build good relationships with those customers which will also allow you to be reactive to issues before they become a problem.  Providing excellent customer service should be a passion of yours, where you love to go the extra mile and take huge amounts of pride in your work.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering second to none customer service to the customers, dealing with a wide range of day to day queries around, orders, products and returns.
• Communicating clearly and working closely with your Sales Manager.
• Build and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met.
• Handling customer calls and emails in relation to orders, delivery and general enquiries.
• Ordering processing and fulfillment for assigned customers.
• Processing customer returns.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A passionate and enthusiastic Customer Sales Coordinator who enjoys problem solving and dealing with challenges, whilst delivering exceptional customer experience.
• Committed to providing an outstanding customer journey.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Great attention to detail.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure and be able to priorities and reprioritise your day.
• Being able to work on your own initiative is essential as you will be largely managing your own workload, it is key you are a team player to muck in and support your colleagues at busy times.
• Excellent communications skills and enjoy dealing with all levels of people, both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.

About us:

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.  We proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching for children affected by school closures. 

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as your find your feet in the role.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary (no commission or target driven)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working model – split between home and Nottingham based office
• Company NEST pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
• Company profit bonus schemes
• Cycle2work schemes
• Career opportunities for development and progression Work life balance – we work Monday-Friday to serve our customers
  

 

 

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Wilford Industrial Estate
Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP

or click here to contact us.