Sales Executive – Scientific Equipment

About the role

Esco Lifesciences Group is seeking a driven Sales Executive to support the growth of its Scientific Business Unit. The role focuses on promoting laboratory and scientific equipment across research, academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial markets.

Key responsibilities

• Support sales activities for scientific and laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, fume hoods, incubators, centrifuges, LN tanks, pipettes, and cell counters.
• Engage customers through site visits, product demonstrations, and seminars to build relationships and generate sales opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and follow up on new business opportunities via prospecting, cold calling, and referrals.
• Assist senior sales team members throughout the sales process, from lead generation to order placement.
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and sales documentation in collaboration with product and service teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM updates and basic sales reporting.
• Gather market and customer feedback and share insights with sales and marketing teams.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent communication in French.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant sales experience in the life science industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Experience with laboratory equipment such as biosafety cabinets, incubators, and fume hoods (preferred).
• Proficiency in using CRM systems for sales tracking.