Team Leader Sales

Skills
CoachingDemonstrationDevelopment Of EmployeesExhibitionsLead QualificationOn SiteSales Processes
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life science or related subject and a proven track record of applied use in the field
  • At least 3 years of experience in leading sales teams
  • Proven experience in sales in the industry with demonstration of strategic plans that have been successful
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Knowledge of CRM software and sales analytics tools
  • Positive outlook and ability to inspire talented individuals
  • UK Driving License
  • Willingness to travel as required within UK and across Europe up to 50%
  • Open to working flexible hours as required

Nice to have

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Knowledge of CRM software and sales analytics tools
  • Positive outlook and ability to inspire talented individuals

Day to day

  • Directly managing a sales team, providing coaching, motivation mentorship, feedback, and performance evaluations to team members to enhance their skills and development
  • Setting sales goals and targets for the team, according to the assigned territory and be in line with the company strategy
  • Leading, disciplinary and professionally the assigned Sales team, in particular promotion and further development of employees with relevant skills
  • Coordinating sales activities that have touching points with other business units
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for new business and market penetration
  • Understand the portfolio of instruments and approaches to leverage business with existing and new customers across the Biotech, Academic, Pharmaceutical, CRO and commercial partners
  • Identify and participate in key exhibitions, on site innovation strategies and prospecting opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners and third-party vendors
  • Drive account penetration to promote repeat business and achieve preferred supplier or key account status
  • Identify new business opportunities, mechanisms for harnessing new accounts and expanding the existing customer base
  • Resolve customer concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner in collaboration with the support teams and other relevant teams
  • Forecast sales trends and adjust strategies, resources and campaigns accordingly

Hiring process

  • Apply online using 'Apply now' button
  • Contact jobs@hamilton.ch for questions