Sales account manager

Job Description

Technical Sales Specialist Surface Metrology & Materials Characterisation UK & Ireland | Home Based | Scientific Instrumentation | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity

TCS Consulting is supporting a global leader in scientific instrumentation in the search for a Technical Sales Specialist to join their growing Nano Surfaces & Metrology division.

This is an opportunity to represent industry-leading technologies used by researchers, engineers, manufacturers and scientists across the UK and Ireland. You will work with cutting-edge instrumentation used within materials science, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced engineering, life sciences and academic research.

If you have a scientific or engineering background and enjoy building customer relationships, solving technical challenges and driving commercial growth, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions, employing over 11,000 people across more than 90 locations worldwide.

Their technologies enable scientists and engineers to explore materials, surfaces and biological systems at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels, supporting innovation across research, development and manufacturing environments.

The Nano Surfaces & Metrology division specialises in advanced surface measurement and materials characterisation technologies, supporting customers within academia, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials, industrial research and life sciences.

The Role

As Technical Sales Specialist, you will take ownership of a UK & Ireland territory, developing both existing customer relationships and new business opportunities.

You will work closely with application specialists and technical experts to provide consultative solutions that help customers achieve their research and manufacturing objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales growth strategies
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations and demonstrations
• Deliver technical workshops, seminars and training events
• Attend industry conferences and exhibitions
• Work closely with applications and technical support teams
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Build long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Achieve and exceed sales targets across your territory
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends

Products & Technologies

You will be responsible for selling a portfolio of advanced metrology and materials characterisation solutions, including:

• Optical Profilometry
• Stylus Profilometry
• Mechanical & Tribological Testing Systems
• Ellipsometry
• Reflectometry
• Surface Measurement Technologies
• Accessories, Software and System Upgrades

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Degree qualified in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Strong understanding of surface measurement, materials characterisation or scientific instrumentation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and capable of managing your own territory
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-facing skills
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience selling scientific instrumentation or metrology equipment
• Experience with:
  • Profilometry
  • AFM
  • Surface Analysis
  • Tribology
  • Ellipsometry
  • Reflectometry
  • Microscopy
• PhD qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
• Experience working within academia, research institutes or advanced manufacturing environments

What's On Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility
• Full product and technical training
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Opportunity to work with world-leading technologies and customers

Additional Information

• Home-based position covering the UK & Ireland
• Regular travel throughout the territory required
• Up to 60% customer-facing travel
• Occasional international travel for training, meetings and conferences
• Some overnight stays will be required
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Interested?

If you have a background in scientific instrumentation, metrology, materials science, surface analysis or technical sales and would like to discuss this opportunity further, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact TCS Consulting for a confidential discussion.

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