Technical Sales Specialist – Life Sciences

For one of our clients, a leading company in the Life Sciences sector, we are currently looking for a Technical Sales Specialist - Genomics / qPCR to strengthen its commercial team in Switzerland.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong scientific background who would like to combine technical expertise with customer interaction and business development. You will work with a broad range of customers across Switzerland, including research institutions, laboratories, healthcare organizations and Life Sciences companies.

As a Technical Sales Specialist Genomics / qPCR, you will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships while providing scientific and technical expertise on the company’s solutions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop sales activities and identify new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial customer contact and needs assessment through presentations, demonstrations, quotations and closing.
• Understand customers’ scientific and technical requirements and translate them into appropriate solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying additional business opportunities.
• Provide technical and scientific support during customer discussions.
• Organize and participate in customer meetings, workshops, product demonstrations and training sessions.
• Work closely with internal sales, application and product specialists.
• Maintain accurate information regarding customers, opportunities and commercial activities within the CRM.
• Monitor market developments, competitors and emerging customer needs.
• Participate in seminars, exhibitions, congresses and other industry events when required.

• Strong scientific background in Life Sciences; a Master's degree or equivalent scientific qualification is preferred.
• Several years of laboratory or technical experience within the Life Sciences field.
• Very good knowledge of PCR technologies, ideally including qPCR and/or ddPCR.
• Good knowledge and understanding of immunology / immunohematology and related laboratory technologies.
• At least a first experience in sales, technical sales or a customer-facing commercial position within Life Sciences.
• Ability to understand complex scientific applications and discuss them confidently with technical customers.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.
• Fluent German and English are mandatory.
• French is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and travelling to customers when required.
• Valid driving licence.

This is a permanent position offering 100% remote work, with the opportunity to combine science, technology and sales in a highly specialized Life Sciences environment.

You will have significant autonomy in your role while remaining closely connected to a multidisciplinary team and customers throughout Switzerland.