Field Sales Specialist | Außendienstmitarbeiter - Field Sales Specialist (m/w/d)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As a Field Sales Specialist in the Applied Solutions division, you will be responsible for the strategic development and management of an established customer portfolio within the Milli-Q® Labwater Solutions sector. Operating primarily in the Ruhr region, you will spend approximately 70% of your time visiting clients in research, laboratory, and industrial environments. Your daily activities include identifying new business opportunities, positioning technical solutions to decision-makers, and managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing. You will independently prepare quotes, pre-calculations, and sales forecasts while coordinating closely with internal marketing and technical service teams. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional with a scientific background who enjoys high-stakes negotiations and autonomous territory management. The position offers the flexibility of a home-office base and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge laboratory technology in a global innovation-driven company.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in natural sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology).
Experience
- Professional experience in sales or field service within the scientific or industrial sector
- Experience in managing and expanding a customer portfolio in research and laboratory environments
- Proven track record in negotiation and closing deals with diverse stakeholders including scientists and procurement departments
- Experience in independent territory management and activity planning from a home office
Languages
Additional
- Valid German driver's license required; Must reside in or near the Ruhr region; Willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time.
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