Category Manager Environmental PCR / Techne

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Category Manager Environmental PCR / Techne

Depending on experience

Location

This is a full time role based at the Cole Parmer, St Neots, UK facility.

Job Purpose

As one of the largest broad based manufacturers of benchtop laboratory equipment worldwide, Cole Parmer Ltd provides internationally recognised brands with reputations for product quality and high performance. We embrace a progressive company culture with a focus on innovation. The job holder will be responsible for implementing and driving the sales and technical support to customers and end users.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of customer service and relationship building in a B2B environment
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the features and benefits of PCR and Techne products
• Demonstrate knowledge of sales techniques through questioning and objection handling
• Confident user of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Educated to a degree level in Biology with a heavy emphasis on Genetics and an understanding of the complexities of the instruments

Desirable Attributes

• Strategic commercial mindset
• Natural project manager
• Confident communicator
• Detail oriented, curious and creative, problem solver, quick learner, adaptable

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver results within deadlines
• Understand and communicate ROI to the client
• Assist in training of the EMEA Sales Team and Distributors of PCR and Techne products
• Provide prompt and accurate technical support for end users and distributors/service companies via phone, online or in person
• Work closely with local sales teams in the UK, France and Germany
• Grow customer base through cold calling and dual calling with other team members
• Identify market changes and communicate back to business leaders

Communication and Working Relationships

The post holder will be part of Cole Parmer, St Neots, UK and is required to establish effective working relationships with various departments including Sales, Product Managers and international teams.

The Most Challenging Part of the Job

The role requires someone comfortable project managing a high volume of varied tasks amongst various stakeholders while working towards set deadlines.

Health and Safety

All employees must observe and comply with Cole Parmer policies and procedures for health and safety.

Equal Opportunities Statement

All employees must observe and continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in compliance with Cole Parmer aims and objectives.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.