26357 - Technical Consumables Sales Representative - Houston - Life Search Technologies

Our client is looking for a Technical Sales Representative to be based in the Houston area. This candidate will be responsible for the sale of laboratory research equipment and related consumables into the biotechnology, academic, and pharmaceutical research facilities in the assigned territory. Additional responsibilities include managing existing accounts as well as gaining new business.

Requirements:

• B.S. in the sciences
• Will take someone OUT OF THE LAB; Life Science Sales experience a plus
• Desire to be in a customer facing role i.e., interact with customers, prospect for leads, walk the halls of research facilities
• Technical knowledge with ddPCR, RTPCR, QPCR, gene expression, western blot, genomics, etc.
• Team player plus must have the ability to work independently
• Driven, passionate, with a desire to be in a Life Science sales role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability for some overnight travel
• Based near Houston

Key Words: Sales, western blot, gene expression, PCR, research, lab products, life science, prospecting

Total Estimated Compensation (estimation based on LST market data): $115,000 - $175,000, plus home office set up, company car, and excellent benefits