Overview
Scientific Sales Executive – Private Sector Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Esco
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven and motivated Scientific Sales Representative to support the growth of our Scientific business unit within the Life Sciences sector
. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and build strong customer relationships in a technical and fast-paced environment.
You will support sales activities across a defined territory or customer portfolio, working closely with internal teams to identify opportunities, engage customers, and contribute to revenue growth within the Scientific Business Unit
.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sales activities for scientific and laboratory equipment across research, academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial markets
- Engage customers through regular site visits
, product demonstrations, and end-user seminars to build relationships and generate sales opportunities - Identify, qualify, and follow up on new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and customer referrals
- Support the sales process from lead generation through to order placement
, working closely with senior sales team members - Promote scientific equipment solutions such as biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, fume hoods, incubators, centrifuges, LN tanks, pipettes, and cell counters
- Assist with quotations, tenders, and sales documentation in collaboration with internal product and service teams
- Maintain accurate CRM updates, including customer interactions, opportunity status, and basic sales reporting
- Gather market and customer feedback and share insights with the sales and marketing teams
Key Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering or other relevant fields
- Experience in sales of laboratory equipment preferred but not mandatory
- Laboratory experience including working with standard equipment such as biosafety cabinet, incubator, fume hoods etc will be a plus
- At least 3 years+ of relevant sales experience in the life science industry
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Able to work independently in fast-paced work environment
- Self-driven, results-oriented and able to work well under pressure
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Title: Scientific Sales Executive – Private Sector
Company: Esco
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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