Chemical & Chromatography Sales Specialist - South

2 months ago

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (SLS) Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd. Full time
Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical & Chromatography Sales Specialist to join our innovative & fast paced business covering the South and Midlands of the UK. In this role you will have significant input over a key sector of our business with established sales/relationships. This role has huge potential for sales growth and to be part of a rapidly growing company at a very exciting phase of our development. This is one of two new roles created due to our expansive growth.


Job Summary:


We are looking for someone that can work both independently and in a team, build good relationships and is well organised to help take our Chemical & Chromatography business to the next level.

The position requires someone with a strong technical understanding of chemical/chromatography techniques who is able to leverage that knowledge to sell our product range. Working collaboratively alongside our existing sales managers this position would be responsible for direct selling, product training (internal & external), providing strategic advice and organising localised marketing activities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Be the go-to person for the Chemical & Chromatography portfolio in your territory with responsibility for growing sales and margin
  • Provide training, guidance and strategy to help the wider sales force grow their sales.
  • Organise local marketing campaigns, assist with product/supplier launches, attend/exhibit at relevant events and provide product training to the sales team.
  • Analyse sales data, identify market trends and use this information to grow the business
  • Work collaboratively with the wider chemical & chromatography sales team to help grow the business


The Ideal Candidate

Although this role requires a variety of competencies we recognise that not everyone will necessarily have all of these skills on day one. So we are willing to consider a wide range of individuals with different experience levels who show the potential to learn the other skills over time.


Examples of the type of person we’d consider include:


  • Sales experience selling chemical and/or chromatography products
  • Laboratory experience specialising in chemical and/or chromatography
  • Sales experience with a chemical background/degree


A Full driving licence is essential as visits to customers sites and attendance at conferences & exhibitions across the territory are expected.

South and Midlands territory is defined approximately as all postcodes south of (and including) Nottingham- Full list of postcodes available upon request

Candidate must be resident in this territory with preference given to candidates in a location central of the territory.


About us:


SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals & consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing & supplying the highest quality, best value products & brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse & interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow & expand.

Our sales organisation is formed in a matrix whereby this position would work alongside existing territory sales representatives and dedicated product specialists, reporting into the General Manager for Chemicals & Chromatography. As the largest independent laboratory distributor in the UK this is an exciting opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people in the industry.


We have offices across the UK, ROI and East Africa with our main office based in Nottingham. We are also part of the larger European group Dominique Dutscher making us the largest independent laboratory distributor in Europe:



It is an especially exciting time to join us as we have recently moved into our new, purpose built 56,000 sq ft headquarters at Fairham Business Park:


We are passionate about our people & have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming & supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Alongside our commitment to your professional & personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

  • Competitive salary with generous quarterly and annual bonus incentives linked to performance against sales targets.
  • Car allowance / Company car
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
  • Small, friendly, & sociable teams with staff events
  • Career opportunities for development & progression

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