Sales Executive

TERRITORY:                           Republic of Ireland

DEPARTMENT:                      Fannin Scientific (Clinical Diagnostics)

REPORTS TO:                         Fannin Scientific Director

 The Opportunity:

Fannin Scientific, we provide Laboratory Diagnostic solutions to both the Healthcare and Industrial markets.  Additionally, community-based diagnostic technologies are offered through our growing portfolio of point-of-care tests.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be an experienced technical salesperson within the Clinical Diagnostics Sector of Ireland. The role will involve the following:

• Work closely with the Clinical Diagnostics Manager to ensure adequate territory coverage and growth of the sales portfolio is achieved.
• Be proficient in selling and demonstrating Clinical Diagnostic equipment and consumables across the range of laboratory specialities.
• Ensure effective sales coverage of all Hospitals, Public and Private in Ireland including the Dublin, Cork and Galway areas.
• Keep sales documentation up to date
• Initiation of any marketing activities as necessary to improve or enhance sales/profit performance
• Initiation of technical support or manufacturing support to achieve same objectives
• Support to the existing Clinical Diagnostic  sales team, including activities in training and customer support/development as necessary to meet short term and strategic objectives
• Assisting with the preparation of quotations and tenders.
• Reporting to the Clinical Diagnostic Manager and working closely with the other sales people both internal and external.

Qualifications and experience:

• • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a Science discipline.
  • Masters not essential but would be beneficial.
  • Ideally three years sales experience in the Clinical Diagnostics sector.

• • Experience in the preparation and compilation of tenders would be beneficial
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Knowledge of web based CRM and/or SAP would be an advantage
  • Ability to work in a team environment where strong flexibility, time management & prioritisation skills will be key
  • Professional communications skills required
  • Ability to use own initiative and show discretion
  • Flexible approach to working hours during busy periods

Other Information:

• Full-time, permanent role