EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical & Chromatography Sales Specialist to join our innovative & fast paced business covering the North of the UK & Scotland.  In this role you will have significant input over a key sector of our business with established sales/relationships. This role has huge potential for sales growth and to be part of a rapidly growing company at a very exciting phase of our development. This is one of two new roles created due to our expansive growth.

Job Summary:

We are looking for someone that can work both independently and in a team, build good relationships and is well organised to help take our Chemical & Chromatography business to the next level.

The position requires someone with a strong technical understanding of chemical/chromatography techniques who is able to leverage that knowledge to sell our product range. Working collaboratively alongside our Candidate must be resident in this territory with preference given to candidates in a location central of the territory.existing sales managers this position would be responsible for direct selling, product training (internal & external), providing strategic advice and organising localised marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the go-to person for the Chemical & Chromatography portfolio in your territory with responsibility for growing sales and margin.
• Provide training, guidance and strategy to help the wider sales force grow their sales.
• Organise local marketing campaigns, assist with product/supplier launches, attend/exhibit at relevant events and provide product training to the sales team.
• Analyse sales data, identify market trends and use this information to grow the business.
• Work collaboratively with the wider chemical & chromatography sales team to help grow the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

Although this role requires a variety of competencies, we recognise that not everyone will necessarily have all of these skills on day one. So, we are willing to consider someone with no sales background that has 1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory in a chemical or chromatography setting.

A Full driving licence is essential as visits to customers sites and attendance at conferences & exhibitions across the territory are expected.

North UK & Scotland territory is defined approximately as all UK postcodes North of Nottingham and all of Scotland- Full list of postcodes available upon request.

Candidate must be resident in this territory with preference given to candidates in a location central of the territory.

About us:

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals & consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing & supplying the highest quality, best value products & brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse & interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow & expand.

Our sales organisation is formed in a matrix whereby this position would work alongside existing territory sales representatives and dedicated product specialists, reporting into the General Manager for Chemicals & Chromatography. As the largest independent laboratory distributor in the UK this is an exciting opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people in the industry.

We have offices across the UK, ROI and East Africa with our main office based in Nottingham. We are also part of the larger European group Dominique Dutscher making us the largest independent laboratory distributor in Europe:  

https://www.scientificlabs.co.uk/about/whoaredominiquedutscher

It is an especially exciting time to join us as we have recently moved into our new, purpose built 56,000 sq ft headquarters at Fairham Business Park:  

https://www.scientificlabs.co.uk/file/1879/SLS%20Break%20Ground%20On%20New%20National%20Distribution%20Centre

We are passionate about our people & have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming & supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Alongside our commitment to your professional & personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary with generous quarterly and annual bonus incentives linked to performance against sales targets.
• Car allowance / Company car.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Small, friendly, & sociable teams with staff events.
• Career opportunities for development & progression

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Nottingham
NG11 2AF

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to join our centralised Procurement Team, which is fundamental to the continued development of the business. 

Are you an enthusiastic and eager to get into a Procurement Assistant role? Do you have the drive and determination to succeed, be able to overcome any obstacles in order to ensure we constantly exceed our own and our customer’s expectations?

Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.   

Procurement Assistant Job Summary:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager and collaborating closely with the wider business the Procurement Assistant will play pivotal role supporting our fast moving, dynamic Procurement Team in the progressing of orders.

• Contacting Suppliers to expediate delivery of goods and update Purchase Orders on our ERP System.
• Support with Delivery Discrepancies.
• Arrange collections from suppliers using our Internal fleet of vehicles.
• Encourage continual improvement of all activities within the Procurement Department, allowing for the development of relationships between internal and external stake-holders.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure needs are met to mutual satisfaction and end user satisfaction.
• Promoting the department to other internal departments, with can do attitude. Providing cover for other members of dept. during holidays and illness.
• Support with tendering opportunities.
• Adopt a pragmatic approach to Continuous Improvement by learning from our past experiences with a view to making things better for future projects.  Incorporate these learnings into appropriate systems  and processes and drive a continuous improvement ethos across our internal and external stakeholders.
• Take up any other related projects and lead as requested by the Procurement Manager.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Maths and English to GCSE or equivalent.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Capable of influencing and working with staff at all levels to drive change.
• Highly competent/computer literate with a number of Microsoft Office applications and relevant software packages.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Be able to motivate yourself and possess self-management skills.
• Keen eye for detail, organised and methodical.

Nice to have: 

• A minimum of 2 years of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of using ticketing systems such as Zendesk or Freshdesk.
• Appreciation of interdepartmental cooperation to achieve individual and company goals.
• A basic understanding of Procurement / Purchasing.

About us:

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market. We proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching for children affected by school closures.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as your find your feet in the role.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working model – split between home and Nottingham based office
• Company NEST pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
• Company profit bonus schemes
• Cycle2work schemes
• Career opportunities for development and progression

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd

Unit 6 Fairham Business Park

Foresters Av

Fairham

Nottingham

NG11 2AF

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