Product Sales Specialist - Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy (m/f/d) - Jobbird.com

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Product Sales Specialist Sample Preparation

The role is responsible for driving sales growth of the Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation portfolio within the assigned North/East Germany territory. It combines technical expertise with consultative selling and full ownership of complex sales projects, contributing directly to sustainable business growth. This position reports to the Manager Sample Preparation DACH and is part of the Sample Preparation commercial team within CEE, working remotely to cover North and East Germany (e.g. Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, Leipzig).

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for the Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation portfolio (e.g. EM Enuity, EM ICE, ACE 200/600, GP2, TIC3X) within the assigned territory.
• Own the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification and technical consultation to negotiation and deal closure.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to expand market share, particularly in industrial and materials science segments.
• Build and develop long‑term customer relationships across academia, industry, pharma, and clinical environments through consultative selling.
• Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers and cross‑functional teams while ensuring accurate CRM documentation, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Life Sciences, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a comparable technical vocational qualification.
• Experience in Electron Microscopy, Sample Preparation, or comparable complex analytical technologies (e.g. Materials characterization, X‑ray spectroscopy) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in direct sales and business development of technically complex products within a scientific, analytical, or industrial environment.
• Experience managing long, consultative sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and high‑value investment decisions.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the territory (approximately 60%).

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Regular regional travel within North/East Germany, including overnight stays as required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

• Electron Microscopy workflows or sample preparation technologies.
• Selling high‑value capital equipment within long, consultative sales environments.

Leica Microsystems offers remote work arrangements for eligible roles. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement where you can work from your home. Additional information about this arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

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