Life Science Applications Scientist
- Simon S. Kim
- Nov 11
- 3 min read
[Company / Industry] Nano Technology / Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
[Position] Life Science Application Scientist
[Function] Sales Support
[Reporting Line] Head of Sales, Rest of Asia
[Employment Type] Permanent
[Compensation] TBD
[Location] Seoul, Korea
[Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Global leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
A vital role in the territory, the Life Science Applications Specialist for Microscopy Systems, will expand Life Sciences presence in the largest Rest of Asia market. The specialist will penetrate key accounts and build a reputation for Dragonfly, Benchtop Confocal, and Imaris with key opinion leaders. The specialist will provide sales support and demonstration competence to Channel Partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Develop and execute sales strategies and goals with the sales engineers for Dragonfly, Benchtop Confocal, and Imaris products in your region to achieve the territories sales targets
Support current business and generate new business through providing advanced application and sales support
Develop key opinion leader contacts and relationships to support market development and sales within the region
Coordinate and demonstrate instruments in customer laboratories and provide applications support to potential customers to build pipeline and advance opportunities through the sales pipeline to closure
Provide additional customer training and application support to maximize customer experience, satisfaction and to build brand loyalty
Assess Customer Special Request requirements, recommend the most appropriate solution & evaluate products and service offerings in terms of manufacturing and the customers technical needs
Conduct workshops, seminars, or focus groups in line with agreed plans
Support Third-Party Resellers and Channel Partners through on-site, web, phone, and customer-facing training
Any other duties as may be reasonably be required from time to time by your line manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
[Training and Education]
Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent experience in a life science discipline required. Postgraduate degree in a life science discipline highly desirable.
[Experience]
3 - 5 years’ experience in sales and/or support involving highly technical products
OR
Extensive research/laboratory experience required
Significant experience using fluorescence microscopy for biological research required
Prefer prior experience selling or experience with confocal and/or live-cell microscopy systems utilising scientific camera technology
[Behavioural Skills and Competencies]
Customer Focus
Establishes relationships with customers and strengthens this through clarity and competence
Applies relevant knowledge of current customers to grow the business
Takes ownership of customer problems and issues, works to resolve them and sees them through to resolution. Is flexible; does “the right thing” and spends time understanding and meeting customer needs
Prefer candidates with consultative solutions selling experience
Motivation & Drive
Has a positive attitude that fosters a proactive ethos in the rest of the team
Is ambitious for the business and the future of Andor Technology
Additional Skills
Fluent in English. Prefer candidates with addtional Asian language ability.
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Team-oriented, methodical with attention to detail
[Specialist Circumstances]
Ability to travel as required to meet the needs of the role, which is expected to at or above 50% of the time (domestic and International)
Able to work outside core hours when required
Fluent in all Microsoft Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Industry knowledge: acquire and maintain knowledge of full Andor product range and know where they fit in the market
Well-developed and demonstrated presentation skills
If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com +82-2-6123-0100
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