We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers' analytical needs. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers' analytical needs. Job DescriptionInside Sales Specialist at LGC StandardsLocation: Remote /Hybrid.This role can be based from any of our following sites working on a hybrid basis:Remote - UK and EuropeThe territory this role will be looking after will be Switzerland & NordicsJoin Our Team as a Sales Specialist!LGC Standards is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, providing essential technical sales support and ensuring a seamless customer experience.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn all Transactional accounts in an assigned geography and represent the entire LGC Standards product portfolio at new and existing customers, across all end-markets such as Pharma, Biotech, Environmental, etc.Identify and close new prospect opportunities, generated from a combination of prospecting and qualification in collaboration with our marketing department or self-generated leadsActively engage with customers via email, phone calls and online meetings to qualify leads, convert prospects, follow-up on quotations and drive new salesUse LGC's sales tools and virtual capabilities to prospect, nurture, close opportunities and conduct ongoing territory planningClose cooperation with marketing to launch new products and the core end-market team to identify competitor activity and trendsBe responsible for the daily management of relevant service cloud cases, ensuring tasks are dealt with and a proper response time is guaranteedQualificationsMSc in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biology, or a related subject area (blend of educational qualifications and experience will be reviewed)Proven experience in selling technical products used in laboratoriesSuccessful track record in account managementProficiency in customer relationship management platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office suiteDemonstrated history of meeting and exceeding sales targetsExcellent negotiation and presentation skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsIn-depth knowledge of industry trends and market dynamicsStrong English communication skills. Additional languages are an assetWillingness to travel up to 15% as neededAdditional InformationYour benefitsExtensive on-boarding and mentoring for a successful startPermanent employment contract, company pension scheme and attractive employer benefitsIndividual development and career opportunities in an innovative, international companyWork-life balance thanks to flexible, family-friendly working hoursOpen corporate culture in which integrity, respect, passion and curiosity for forward-looking, creative solutions take centre stageDynamic, diverse, supportive and international teamComprehensive employee offers on the subject of health management as well as online offers for childcare and learning supportABOUT LGC:LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.OUR VALUESPASSIONCURIOSITYINTEGRITYBRILLIANCERESPECTEQUAL OPPORTUNITIESLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.