Technical Sales Specialist

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Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for high-tech products? Do you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and driving business growth? If so, we want you on our team!

About the Company

At Grant Instruments, we develop and manufacture high-quality scientific equipment that powers innovation in biotech, life sciences, and industrial applications. With a diverse sales network, we work with major distributors while also serving customers directly and through private label partnerships with leading lab brands.

We believe in delivering technology at the highest standards, and our team thrives on solving complex challenges, knowing that our work contributes to groundbreaking scientific success.

About the role

As a Technical Sales Specialist, you’ll actively seek out and engage customer prospects, providing tailored solutions to drive revenue growth, customer acquisition, and profitability. You’ll sell high-value, high-technology equipment and instruments directly to end-users and through approved channel partners.

Key responsibilities:

1. Achieve agreed sales targets
2. Identify and develop new business opportunities
3. Build and maintain strong customer relationships
4. Provide technical support to channel partners and customers
5. Deliver presentations and negotiate deals
6. Analyse market trends and competitor activities

What we’re looking for:

Experience: Proven sales track record, preferably in equipment/instruments

Education: Degree-level (preferred) or equivalent experience

Skills: Cold calling, lead generation, social media engagement, and technical knowledge (physics/chemistry/biology background is a plus)

Personal Qualities: Highly motivated, target-driven, and resilient

Other: Full UK driving license & willingness to travel

Bonus points if you have:

1. Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM systems
2. Fluency in a second major language
3. Lab experience or technical sales background

Benefits of Working at Grant Instruments

Our success is built on our people. We offer endless opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive and rewarding work environment.

• 4-Day Work Week – Enjoy a 32-hour workweek (Monday - Thursday)! (Sales team covers alternate Fridays for customer support.)
• Generous Time Off – 20 days holiday (plus all Fridays off!) + all bank holidays
• Flexible Working – Hybrid options to support work-life balance
• Performance Rewards – Discretionary bonus scheme based on company success
• Sales Incentives – Competitive commission structure with rewards for high performance
• Retirement Support – Pension match up to 7%
• Family-Friendly Policies – Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and success. Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Apply today!

Accessibility:

If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you at any stage during the application process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Job Type: Full-time (32 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: Starting from £40,000-£45,000 per year