Sales Executive/Product Specialist

Job description

The Company

At Southern Scientific, we're passionate about our work, customers, people, and our culture. We specialise in supplying radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear, Medical, Security, Defence, Industrial & Research sectors. We are continuously aiming to be the very best by delivering high-quality products and exceptional service at an international level. We were recognised recently when we received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade as part of the LabLogic Group.

Join our collaborative and supportive team at Southern Scientific, where we're committed to our core values of being Passionate and Driven, Accountable, Respectful and Inclusive, promoting a Family Atmosphere, being Efficient, Customer-Focused, and Trustworthy. Here, benefits like our annual Center Parcs trip and race days foster positive working relationships, making Southern Scientific more than just a workplace; it's a rewarding journey in a globally acclaimed organisation.

The Role

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Sales Executive/Product Specialist. The role is primarily within the nuclear medicine and Radiopharmacy sectors with a potential for further development within other parts of our business. As part of the sales team, you will be provided training and support and you will be mentored and managed by a senior colleague with extensive experience in this field helping you to take our growth to the next level.

Your role will initially involve covering the UK market selling radiation monitors, safety products and consumables. As you develop, your area of responsibility will increase and include distributor management. While the role is initially predominantly UK based, there will be an element of international travel required to fulfil the role. In the fulness of time you will understand our product portfolio to the extent that you will be a solution provider to our customers. With a broad understanding of the different parts of our business and the products we represent and develop, you will become an integral part of the sales team and will be responsible for your own area of the business.

In this position you will also work closely with other departments to develop the product customer base, increasing awareness of your products and providing an excellent overall customer experience. You will be provided with a company car, laptop, and mobile phone to assist you in your role.

Responsibilities

• Keep current and future customers happy and satisfied with our services
• Provide support and product information to customers
• Look for new opportunities within your sector
• Keep customer records accurate and up to date using the Company CRM, including brief reports of all visits
• Attending and presenting at trade shows both with colleagues and individually
• Carrying out regular site visits within the territory
• Achieving and growing total revenue consistent with company and individual goals

The above list is not exhaustive and, as such, you may be required to undertake other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree level qualification in a medically relevant science (chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, physics etc.)
• Personable and approachable
• Good presentation skills and telephone manner
• Organised
• Self-driven and independent
• Have a Full UK drivers licence and comfortable with extensive travel and time away from home
• Close commutable distance the LabLogic Group headquarters in Sheffield

Desirable

• Sales experience
• Knowledge of radiation and radiation detection systems (this could be a physics course, previous work in a relevant field or a topic you are passionate about)
• Experience within a Nuclear Medicine or Radiophamacy department
• Knowledge of the NHS, specifically nuclear medicine and/or purchasing

Benefits

• Holiday – Bank holidays plus 24 days (increasing over service) + additional day off over Christmas
• UK team building weekend at Center Parcs for employees and their families to attend.
• Private medical insurance with BUPA
• Scottish Widows pension scheme
• Death in service policy
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English