Sales Engineer OEM & MDD Life Sciences CH

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Sales Engineer OEM & MDD Life Sciences

Switzerland (Remote on Patch)

OEM Life Sciences and Medical & Diagnostics Devices

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

The Sales Engineer Life Sciences, OEM - Medical & Diagnostics Devices responsibility is to serve our customers and prospects by identifying their needs and applying Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions products to help them make process improvements. The Sales Engineer (SE) is accountable for the entire sales process from lead generation through close while conducting business in accordance with WMFTS’s core values.

The Sales Engineer will leverage their consultative sales skills and technical capabilities to influence the customer throughout the sales process.

• You will offer tailored fluid handling solutions through a consultative sales approach.
• You will prospect for new business while maintaining current customer base by organizing sales calls using effective time management.
• You will effectively communicate the value proposition of the full range of WMFTS product brands to the Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical markets.
• Work with the Sales Team Leader to establish targets, and develop sales strategies that are in line with the WMFTS group strategy for growth.
• Monitor and advance the project pipeline, from initial design phase to production, ensuring all inquiries are followed up in a timely manner. You will understand and strategically assess factors that could impact the outcome of a sale.
• Act as project leader to manage all aspects of a customer’s experience with WMFTS.
• Administer & maintain accurate records on CRM system.
• Follow up on all leads in a timely manner.
• Provide market intelligence, competitor and industry trends to management to contribute to accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Establish relationships with engineering firms in your assigned territory to provide support and encourage WMFTS product specification on all future projects.
• Work with trade show and exhibition visitors to determine their needs and then present WMFTS value proposition to meet their needs.
• Conduct lunch & learns and other events at customer sites to better educate the market on the value of the entire WMFTS product portfolio.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Proven field sales experience, ideally in flow components and pumps or aligned products.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background (mandatory)
• Residence in Switzerland
• Existing network within Life Sciences and Pharma
• Knowledge of Medical & Diagnostics Devices and OEM markets
• Due to the nature of this role and our customers fluency in German, French and English is required
• Candidate must be able to travel 60% of time to customers and trade shows. The majority of travel is in the local territory, but some air travel and overnight stays will be required.

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

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