Commercial Executive
Job Summary
This role offers exposure to sales, marketing, customer engagement, market research, and project coordination while working alongside an experienced commercial team. Working hours are Monday to Friday during office hours, with a short-term 6-month contract where permanent conversion may be applicable. Candidates with no experience are welcome to apply as comprehensive training and mentorship are provided.
Responsibilities
- Support commercial and business development initiatives
- Accompany sales team to visit labs and promote equipment
- Build customer relationships and assist marketing campaigns
- Conduct market research and analyze sales data
- Coordinate customer events and product demonstrations
Required Skills
- Diploma in Business, Marketing, Biotech, Life Sciences or Engineering
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Job Details
Working hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours
Short term: 6 months contract (Permanent may be applicable)
Key Responsibilities
- Support various commercial and business development initiatives.
- Accompany the sales team to visit research laboratories at Universities, Schools and other institutions to introduce and promote laboratory equipment, reagents, and scientific consumables.
- Build relationships with researchers, laboratory users, and customers through professional engagement.
- Assist in planning and executing sales and marketing campaigns.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer profiling.
- Analyze sales and market data to identify trends and business opportunities.
- Coordinate customer events, exhibitions, product demonstrations, and promotional activities.
- Support ad-hoc commercial projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Diploma in Business, Marketing, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident interacting with customers and professionals.
- Proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
- Comfortable travelling to customer sites, including universities and research institutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
What You'll Gain
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship.
- Opportunity to work with universities and research institutions.
- Hands-on experience in sales, marketing, customer engagement, and commercial operations.
- Clear career progression into Sales, Business Development, Marketing, or Product Management.