Sales Support Specialist (Private Healthcare)

Job Description

Sales Support Specialist (Private Healthcare)Home BasedThe OrganisationPart of a leading group, our client is a fast growing, specialist company operating within the niche scientific area of qPCR based MDx, work related to DNA sequencing.Award-winning, innovative and highly successful, our client delivers exceptional products to combat formidable challenges. They developed the world’s first swine flu detection kit, played an important part in uncovering the UK’s horse meat scandal and are currently producing high-performing detection kits to support the fight against COVID-19.They are now looking for a Sales Support Specialist to join a growing area of their business working alongside their Direct to Market teams.The Benefits- Competitive salary- 25 days’ annual leave- Ability to buy and sell annual leave- Cycle to work scheme- Refer a friend scheme- Life assurance- Private medical insurance- Group pension schemeThis is the ideal role for an individual with experience gained in a sales or marketing function and a strong grounding in science or business to enhance their career with a leading, ground-breaking company.Alongside extensive benefits, you’ll be encouraged to develop your understanding of our client’s sector and what they do. They don’t expect you to understand all the vital aspects of what they do right now, but they will expect you to be willing to learn about qPCR based MDx solutions and develop your knowledge over time.What’s more, as well as developing your understanding of the industry, you’ll have the chance to grow professional and potentially directly lead on many of the day-to-day opportunities/projects our client is pursuing globally.The RoleAs a Sales Support Specialist, you will be tasked with providing key support to the Business Development Team as they generate new leads in both B2G and B2B markets.You will also support the creation of targeted marketing campaigns and promotional materials as well as maintaining and updating data in the CRM system.In this engaging and insightful role, you will:- Provide direct support to the Sales Director - Private Healthcare- Collate required technical, sales and marketing material- Help to produce tender responses- Identify potential new opportunities to grow B2G/B2B market share- Respond efficiently and accurately to inbound inquiries- Proactively make outbound calls in support of sales campaigns- Take a flexible approach to working times and be willing to work outside of core hours to meet the needs of the global customer baseAbout YouTo be considered as a Sales Support Specialist, you will need:- Experience in a sales and/or marketing function- At a minimum, a BSc/BA in a scientific or business-related subject- Good experience in using IT packages and CRM tools- A team player with a track record in long term multi-discipline projects- Excellent written and spoked English- Exemplary time management and organisational skills- The ability to work a high number of projects simultaneously- The ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders of all levels- The motivation to meet deadlines and resultsProject management experience would be beneficial to your application. General knowledge of Molecular Biology would also be an advantage, as would knowledge and experience with SalesForce CRM.A second European language (preferably French, German or Spanish) in addition to English, would also be desirable.Other organisations may call this role Clinical Sales Support Executive, Bioscience Sales Support Co-ordinator, Scientific Sales Support Specialist, or Clinical Sales Co-ordinator.Webrecruit and our clients equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Sales Support Specialist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.