Chemistry Graduate Sales Executive

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your scientific background in a commercial setting? Are you currently working in the lab and feel you're good interpersonal skills could be put to better use? Or maybe you're a recent graduate looking to transition in to sales? If you would like to begin your career in a market leading global company then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for A highly regarded supplier of scientific laboratory products is looking for a science graduate with excellent communication skills and a desire to interact with people. This role will be Cambridge based in a commercial team of 10 who work with customers all over the UK and Europe. You will also have opportunities to travel occasionally for exhibitions and meet your clients. The products in this division are reference standards for drugs. These are used by customers such as pharmaceutical companies, forensics and sports doping testing. This team formed 7 years ago and has been so successful that the product portfolio has increased and the team has doubled in size over the past year. Due to the team growth they have moved into a lovely new office just a few months ago with other sales teams within the company, this means you will be joining a fun, supportive atmosphere whilst still being part of the larger company with lots of exposure to colleagues in sales, marketing, customer support, operations and logistics. The rapid expansion of the team in the past year has also opened up more opportunities for progression with team leader roles to grow into long term. You will be thoroughly trained on the products and on your commercial role. The existing team, including the manager, are extremely friendly and supportive and will support you to help you achieve success quickly You will also have access to external training courses to help you build up your skill set. If you have a life science degree with some analytical chemistry experience, are motivated, enthusiastic and are looking for a role outside of the laboratory please get in touch This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89712958