We are looking for a dynamic Sales Specialist in Cape Town to join our team!

Role Summary

We are seeking a scientist who is eager to work in a commercial setting and values the importance of helping customers achieve optimal results in their work. The Sales Specialist role presents a unique opportunity to combine a passion for assisting laboratory-based scientists in selecting the best products for their application workflows while also developing essential skills for progression in a commercial environment. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in sales and/or academic research within a bioscience or medical diagnostics environment, holding an MSc or PhD in a cell biology, immunology or molecular biology-related field.

What you will be doing

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers remotely and in the field
• Achievement of the sales targets for the allocated territory through growth by an agreed percentage and maintaining sales of promoted products in the territory
• Execution of sales strategy by managing the sales territory and maximising the number of calls on target customers
• Work closely with internal staff to respond to customer requests and/or to support queries requiring an advanced level of scientific input
• Monitoring sales of other products which are not actively promoted and reporting any deviations
• Support customers with requests for custom protocol development and implementation
• Participate in events such as webinars, technical presentations, roadshows, workshops and conferences

To be successful you will ideally need

• MSc or PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology Field
• 2-4 years of sales experience in a bioscience or medical diagnostics sales environment, or candidates with academic experience and strong potential for working in a commercial setting
• Skilled in cell biology applications like cell culture, ELISA, western blotting, IHC, ICC and flow cytometry. Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, endpoint PCR and real-time PCR. Familiarity with NGS library preparation methods would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated understanding and aptitude for business and commercial processes
• A genuine desire to work in a science-based sales environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to develop strong customer-facing relationships
• Comfortable working with varying degrees of complexity and focusing on mid-to-long-term objectives
• Valid and unendorsed Code 8 driver's license

What’s in the mix for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Quarterly sales bonus
• Excellent environment for development and career progression

How to apply:

Email the following to HR at careers@whitesci.co.za

• Your CV
• A short 30 second video telling us about yourself

Closing date for applications:

• 10th January 2025