Product Specialist III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and lend to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
When you’re part of the team, you’ll do important work! Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make meaningful contributions to the world.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Educated at BSc. Level or above. PhD preferred. (Biotech, Vet Science) and at least two years sales experience preferred.
Successful track record of achieving results and market development in collaboration with others groups/teams.
Excellent analytical, communications—both oral, written and project management skills and a Strong understanding of the animal diagnostic market with experience in molecular technologies.
Strategic selling, market development and well developed written and verbal communication skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS

A Master Degree or PhD in life sciences is highly desirable
Strategic and tactical market development skills.
Presentation skills that can be applied internally and in the marketplace.
Demonstrated ability in having worked in a globally matrixed organization
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Servicing and Managing the Customer Base, frequent travel making regular customer calls in line with a forward Call Cycle/Plan.
• Identify new business opportunities, drive sales promotions, responding to enquiries and managing customer expectation.
• Follow the directive selling program to increase the sales of the targeted products to encourage sales growth and the development of a positive company position.
• Attend Trade Exhibitions as required to generate leads and prospects for the company’s products.
• Constantly develop product knowledge through company literature and other independent sources of technical information.
• Actively take part in internal product training and the external scientific community activities.
• Acquire and report information of market trends, competitor promotions and other activities from the market that may aid the sales and marketing activity.

OTHER DUTIES

Follow OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment