Inside Sales - Automation Consumables

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and   expertise . Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they   seek   -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at  www.agilent.com .     Agilent Technologies offers a unique opportunity to join an organization that is dedicated to innovation and contribution, where trust and respect, teamwork, and uncompromising integrity are the ingredients for individual and company success.   The Life Science Chemical Analysis department is a multifaceted and high-achieving sales team with an exciting opportunity where we are searching for an upbeat and committed candidate to help us grow our multi- billion-dollar business and outpace market growth.   Role overview   We are currently looking for an Inside Sales Representative for Automation Consumables to join the European Inside Sales Team. In this role, you will   be responsible for   driving sales for automation consumables in a defined territory primarily through outbound and inbound sales activities via telephone,   email   and other digital methods.   I n this function   y ou   will   closely work   together with the Automation Sales Specialists in EMEA.   In this critical role you will   leverage   your sales skills and knowledge of the life science and chemical analysis markets to achieve success.   Responsibilities include but not limited   Meet   sales objectives   by driving inside and online sales opportunities for automation consumables.   You will provide quota tion s, interpret customer needs, and proactively act to meet those needs   Develop and   maintain   effective customer relations with purchasing and end user contacts within assigned territory   Handle your own sales funnel using your own initiative to   identify   business opportunities by taking a   proactive,   creative approach. Maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed   sales objectives . Provide   accurate   forecast sales and   maintain   CRM up to date   Actively generate business opportunities for growth and represent Agilent in all sales activities working with the field staff. In addition,   retain   and grow the existing customers   Work effectively with cross-functional team and internal resources   Work closely with Product Managers and   logistics   team to make sure the stock and supply chain is meeting customer needs   Work with Product Specialists to target new applications / develop customer workflows   Solve non-routine issues and problems within field of specialization and create and   maintain   effective customer relationships   Manage pricing within territory to   optimize   profitability.

University degree within the science field -   e.g.   Biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biotechnology or similar.    Have relevant experience in analytical techniques in a similar position or as an end user, preferable on automation and/or liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry in Life Sciences applications (proteomics, biopharma, pharma, metabolomics).   Experience in Sales is   required   Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential. Other languages at   proficiency   level are a plus     Apart from these more technical skills, you should also have:   excellent interpersonal and communication skills    ability to organize and prioritize your workload effectively   cooperative and proactive approach to problem-solving   ability to both work independently as well as within teams   the   ability to understand customer requirements and balance customer expectations with Agilent's business needs .   strong   desire to learn and expand your technical and soft