Technical Sales Engineer - Cleanearth Scientific Limited

We, Cleanearth Scientific Limited are looking for a self-motivating individual(s) with a track record in laboratory, medical equipment, or technical consultative sales. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented person with a passion for building relationships, have strong communications and executive presence. The individual will be entrepreneurial in mindset and can thrive in a fast-paced growth team. The ideal candidate should be able to clearly articulate highly technical concepts to all prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new sales opportunity from new and existing clients
• Manage a portfolio of clients in industrial sectors
• Perform product demos and presentations
• Conduct general product installations at client sites
• Build a strong pipeline of leads and opportunities with high conversion rate potential.
• Achieve sales targets specified as directed by management
• Develop and track sales forecasts together with management
• Undertake customer visits and relationship development
• Clearly articulate technical capabilities and give technical demonstrations
• Provide general technical support to clients

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate for this role:

• Should have a first degree in the natural sciences, or chemical engineering from a reputable University.
• Must have worked at least four (4) years in technical sales.
• Must have work experience in medical equipment/laboratory equipment sales or an industrial company
• Work experience in chemistry, petroleum science and petrochemical engineering is a plus
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or a water treatment plant is a plus.
• Bilingual skills required. Fluent in both French and English (Oral and written)
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite – especially Excel, PowerPoint
• Should be self-motivated, organized, and results driven.
• Should have excellent verbal and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Should work independently in a small, innovative, and effective team.
• Must have a clean driver’s license, and able to independently commute for work.
• Must be willing to travel within West African countries

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to gain technical product knowledge within a short period
• Keep abreast of competitor activity and recommend any necessary tactical action
• Project management on tenders and bid
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation
• Always professionally represent the company
• Undertake ad-hoc projects pursued by the management of the company