Sales Specialist (m/f/d) - Material Science Microscopy

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.

As part of the Evident Sales Specialist Team, you will strengthen our holistic sales approach from within the Sales Team and enjoy a challenging and exciting international sales environment.

This is an exciting time to join Evident and be a part of the wider EMEA team!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct sales and promotion of the Evident microscopy product portfolio

• Ownership of the full sales cycle in line with the business unit sales strategy

• Manage sales opportunities to successful completion

• Develop and maintain an accurate sales pipeline

• Plan effectively to maximise efficiency & customer activity

• Develop and deliver customer sales presentations as per customer requirements

• Negotiate effectively at senior level in directorate & procurement functions

• Work collaboratively to ensure a one Evident approach to our customers

• Develop and manage positive customers relationships

• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships

• In line with business unit strategy, take ownership and professionally represent the organisation at exhibitions, workshops and educational meetings

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification or relevant technical qualification or extensive experience in a relevant market area
• A background in material science, optics and/or microscopy would be relevant for the position
• You have good experience in direct sales and project management is desirable
• You are highly motivated to work in a multicultural environment and or willing to travel ted
• You are highly customer service-oriented and have a positive winning attitude
• You are highly motivated for working in a multicultural environment and or willing to travel ted
• You have profound technical understanding and skills
• Competent user of MS Office products and have a high level of competency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis

• Personal attributes

• Highly organised & self-motivated to provide an excellent
  customer experience and exceed business targets
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to present information effectively

Your Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 26 days (3 days may be required to be reserved for Christmas closure)

• Defined contribution pension scheme – Evident will match and double their employer contribution up to an employee contribution of 6% (6% employee + 12% employer = 18%)

• Income protection

• Life assurance

• Private medical insurance

• Free annual health check

• Regular training courses

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.