Sales & Product Manager – Chemical Lab Equipment

Due to recent expansion and promotions, Metrohm Romania is seeking a candidate for the role of Sales & Product Manager for the Metrohm Analytical Division for Romania and Rep. Moldova.

Metrohm are direct manufacturers of analytical equipment with a reputation for build quality and excellent technical support and service.

The company is a foundation trust which means we offer excellent career stability.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess minimum a Master Degree in science, in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or related fields
• Fundamental understanding and training in the field of analytical laboratory techniques with emphasis on potentiometric and Karl Fischer titration, ion chromatography, voltammetry, spectroscopy and 'hands-on' experience
• Experience with method and applications or products development related to analytical chemistry within an industrial/commercial laboratory 
• Experience of installing analytical instruments at customer sites, would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience in product management and/or marketing or business development, would be beneficial
• Fluent Romanian and English (spoken and written)
• Clean driving license type B
• Availability to travel within Romania and abroad
• A reliable, self-driven and motivated person, hardworking, responsible, with good interpersonal, organization, negotiation and presentation skills, a strong team player, willing to learn and flexible, experienced in sales and/or applications

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in the area of analytical laboratory equipment and especially in the areas of the Company's product portfolio, namely Ion Chromatography, Karl Fischer, Titration, Voltammetry, Spectroscopy
• Draws quotations and provides specialized assistance and support to company's customers
• Visiting clients and ensure the quality of services provided
• Develop a network of clients
• Negotiating contracts into competence limits decided by the management
• Attending to trade-fairs, workshops where the Company participate
• Monitor the presence and activity of competitors and propose measures to improve the company's image
• Prepare and submit reports on his activity to the company's management 
• Generation of Metrohm-format analytical reports recording experimental analysis
• Provide pre/post sales applications support such as product presentations, demonstration, system configuration; applications optimization; troubleshooting
• Liaise directly with field based sales, service and technical personnel
• Install Metrohm instrumentation at customer sites and provide associated training; entailing prolonged 
• Travel and potential overnight stays away from home. (Such duties will only be performed upon completion of relevant training)
• Supporting customer demonstrations via the preparation and timely transportation of instrumentation
• Adherence to the health and safety regulations enforced by the Company
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Other information:

Package

• Full-time employment
• Work in a dynamic international environment
• Motivating salary correlated with achievement and dependent on experience
• Professional trainings with foreign producers
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Private healthcare scheme 
• Company car, notebook/tablet, mobile phone