Field Application Specialist Life Science Group

Are you a strategic thinker and effective negotiator with a passion to improving people's lives with products that make a real difference? Have you previously received positive feedback on your ability to demonstrate and operate effectively across cultures and with diverse functions? Then Bio-Rad's Field Application Specialist role could be your next challenge!

Bio-Rad Life Science Group is hiring a highly motivated Field Application Specialist with expertise in Proteomics. The right candidate has a positive attitude, collaborating skills and has a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales results. You will work as part of a high-functioning team including General Manager, Senior Channel Sales Manager, Channel Sales Manager, Marketing Managers, Field Application Specialist, Service engineers to support Channel partners in Sub Sahara Africa. This role is field based and includes travel locally and internationally.

How Youll Make An Impact

• Main responsibility is to ensure short term as well as long term successful sales result within your application area of Proteomics which includes the Western Blot workflow including Imaging solutions, Chromatography and Antibodies.
• Apply your scientific expertise in field sales activities to generate new business opportunities through meetings, demonstrations, seminars, webinars and training sessions.
• Provide field application support for customers utilizing available installed instruments in collaboration with Technical Support, Service and the Sales Team.
• Plan, perform and follow up sales activities to ensure high value customers and market segments are targeted and engaged. Focus on Key Opinion Leaders and Key Decision Makers at strategically important customer accounts.
• Actively seek to maintain expert understanding of the technology and applications within the area or responsibility. Including sharing and training of the sales team. Keep a basic knowledge about the full product portfolio to identify new sales opportunities.

What You Bring

• Minimum of BSc Life Science or Biotech degree. Masters or PhD preferred.
• 2-3 years commercial experience in a similar role or sales role within the Life Science / Diagnostics industry.
• Good organizational and time management skills and a strong ability to work both independently and in a team.
• High level of presentation and communication skills.
• Sales experience and/or laboratory experience is required.
• Experience in presenting at seminars, workshops or trainings is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Drivers License is required.

Benefits:Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and thereason why our Total Rewards delivers programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employees work and life cycle. Were proud to offeravariety ofoptions, including:

• Car allowance
• Employee Referral Program

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

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