Inside Sales Specialist - Chemistry

Could you be Vapourtec’s next Inside Sales Specialist? if you have a degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, have some customer-facing experience and are keen to leave the lab behind to get into the commercial side of science, our new recruit could be YOU!

Inside Sales Specialist - Chemistry
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS

• Full time (40 hours per week), Permanent
• £26,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Vapourtec is the world’s leading manufacturer of laboratory scale flow chemistry instruments. Founded in 2003, Vapourtec has been at the forefront of the flow chemistry industry ever since. Headquartered just outside of Bury St Edmunds, UK, Vapourtec designs and manufactures the R-Series and E-Series flow chemistry systems, together with an exciting range of innovative fast-flow peptide synthesisers.

Trusted by chemists around the world, Vapourtec instruments have revolutionised the way many deliver the research, chemicals, and products we all rely on. With an installation base of more than 850 instruments, resulting in being cited in over 1,000 peer-reviewed scientific publications, we continue to support our customers across the globe with the world-class products and services with which Vapourtec has become synonymous.

The Package:

• Salary for the position will be based on experience: £26,000 to £36,000 per year
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Training and support will be provided to build confidence and ensure success in this position
• Free on-site parking

About the Chemistry Sales Specialist role:

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inside Sales Specialist. This role is part of the Sales and Marketing team, reporting the Sales and Marketing Manager and is a perfect starting point for a scientist looking to move away from research into the commercial scientific sector.

• Generating and nurturing sales leads
• Handle technical sales enquiries by email, phone and video calls
• Maintaining good records on our CRM (customer database)
• Attend and support national and international conferences and tradeshows as required
• Preparing quotations using Vapourtec’s bespoke quotation system
• Engaging with the existing customer base for reviews, case studies, citations, and referrals
• Building relationships with the rest of the Vapourtec team to maximise sales and achieve excellent customer service
• Routinely evaluate the marketing activities of competitors and help build competitor analyses

Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Sales and/or customer service experience
• Familiar with Windows and Microsoft Office
• Positive, friendly, and focused individual
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail and organised
• Quick learner, willing to adapt and take on various tasks as needed

Desirable:

• Sales experience in the scientific industry
• Understanding of flow chemistry and/or peptide synthesis
• Experience with CRM software (e.g. HubSpot)
• Experience with laboratory instruments

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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