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Field Sales Specialist

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Merck

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Merck doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a motivated professional who is ready to make decisions and deliver results. You bring:

  • Microbiology background
  • Experience in similar functions within the pharmaceutical industry.

Nice to have

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Curios mind
  • Dynamism
  • Goal-oriented
  • Positive and solution-oriented attitude

The role

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

What you'll do

Promotes and sells products and/or services of biomonitoring portfolio and solutions directly to current and new end customers. Closes direct sales of products and/or services. Creates,
monitors and revises lead generation plans to ensure a substantive sales opportunity pipeline.

Typically reports to a South Europe Sales Manager role or to country supervisor

1. Account plans:
• Monitor and take action to close gaps against sales targets, and update forecast as required
• Understand customer's business, their needs and goals and identify potential new business
• Identify, build relationship with appropriate decision makers within Customers and manage sales negotiations

2. Business analysis/Problem solving:
• Identify general areas for improvements to maximize customer satisfaction & efficiencies, streamline processes, increase sales, improve
delivery and product availability etc.

3. Reporting:
• Provide performance reports and metrics and other data as required to customers and internally
• Use sales-specific systems (like SalesForce.com) to manage own sales pipeline, forecast and monitor sales targets

4. Activity:
• Achieve the sales target for the assigned territory
• Visit existing and potential customers face to face or vitual
• Manage sales opportunities by generating and following leads using the CRM provided
• Manage contract implementation where appropriate
• Support implementation of the tactical plan aligned with the segment strategy

5. Product / Market knowledge updates:
• Identify market and competitor activity, product and industry developments and feedback this information to management and other relevant
functions (e.g. Marketing or Sales Development)

6. Collaboration:
• Work collaboratively with all colleagues across territories, regions, or countries to share best practice as well as participate in important
projects in order to improve the coverage of multi-country customers and improve processes
• Work and collaborate with internal teams to increase customer network and leads/opportunities/sales

Sell macrobiology portfolio products, quality control and assurance and sell the products (macrobiological test) to enterprise

Advance solution business in LifeScience, by biomonitoring, using technical sales to sell macrobiology portfolio, pharmaceutical industry.

How you'll work

Work location: Spain. Flexible, with a preference for Barcelona or Northern Spain.

Flexible working hours. 80% traveling, and 20% on remote. Reference site: Mollet del Vallès.

Including a company car

Permanent employment

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Online application

  2. Application review

  3. Behaviour-based interviews

    With HR team and hiring managers

    Consistent behaviour-based questions about your experience, skills and attitude; by phone, video and/or face to face.

  4. Assessment centre

    Not every role

    Half-day event assessed against behavioural criteria; may include presentations, group exercises, case studies and role plays.

  • Expect to hear back within about two weeks of submitting an application.
  • Dress code and interview details are confirmed by the recruiter with the invitation.

About Merck

Merck is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, operating across healthcare, life science, and electronics. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, it is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical and chemical companies, known for innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. The company's life science division provides products and services for research and bioproduction, while its healthcare segment focuses on oncology, immunology, and neurology.

In Spain, Merck has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting its healthcare and life science operations. The company is known for a collaborative and international work culture, offering opportunities for professionals in areas like data science, AI, software engineering, and healthcare quality. For international hires, Merck provides a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and professional development, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in Spain.

Industry
Life Science
Founded
1668
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Darmstadt, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Merck is a global leader in life science and healthcare, offering international career opportunities.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing a base for professionals in the region.
  • Merck emphasizes innovation and research, with many roles in AI, data science, and engineering.
  • The company offers internships and trainee programs, ideal for early-career professionals.
  • Merck's work culture is collaborative and international, with English often used in professional settings.
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