Technical Sales Specialist
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Milford, MA, US
Company:
LGC Clinical Diagnostics is a leading global manufacturer of Quality Management Tools and reagent components for the diagnostics industry.
Summary:
As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will drive the sales of Seraseq reference materials through customer engagement and technical support. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a biological field and hands-on experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Requirements:
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in a biological field, Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
Experience: 2-5 years hands-on experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and related molecular biology techniques, Prior experience in technical sales, account management, or customer-facing scientific support is a plus
Job Description:
LGC is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Specialist to support and expand our Seraseq portfolio of reference materials across the United States. This role is ideal for a scientifically trained professional with a strong background in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) who is passionate about customer engagement, technical sales, and business development.
To excel in this role, the individual must proficiently carry out the following essential functions:
- Prospecting & Business Development:
- Identify and develop new sales opportunities within potential customer accounts.
- Expand existing customer relationships by uncovering additional product needs and applications.
- Drive sales growth through proactive outreach, including cold calls, emails, and virtual meetings.
- Technical Sales & Customer Engagement:
- Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on the benefits of Seraseq reference materials.
- Understand and address customer challenges related to assay validation, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide consultative sales support to help customers select appropriate reference materials for their specific applications..
- Account Management & Support:
- Maintain strong customer relationships to ensure high retention and satisfaction.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, including marketing and product management, to support customer needs.
- Track and report sales activities, customer interactions, and market trends.
- Evaluate market opportunities, conduct initial analysis of market opportunities to include return on investment, Service offerings, new markets.
- Industry and Product Knowledge: Cultivate and maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, client operations, and competitive offerings to effectively position LGC Diagnostics & Genomics products. Effectively represent LGC in various market-facing roles.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Demonstrate flexibility and collaboration in responding to the business needs – both internal and external – by addressing significant corporate initiatives as requested by management.