Field Sales Specialist

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Primarily Piemonte or Lombardi region, Italy)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive (Details not provided)

Neogen is seeking a Field Sales Specialist in Food Safety to join our team in Italy. This role focuses on managing and growing sales of Neogen’s food safety products, particularly Microbiology products, within a designated territory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing sales strategies, building relationships with existing accounts, and providing technical support to customers.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Highly motivated and driven with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A Mission-related degree (Life science, food related, or other technical degree) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within the assigned territory for all Neogen food safety products, with a focus on Microbiology products.
• Develop and implement a business plan to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Generate new business with existing direct accounts, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and growth.
• Support and drive new business development.
• Report to and liaise closely with the Divisional Manager for Italy.
• Respond rapidly to customer inquiries.
• Maintain an excellent understanding of Neogen’s products and services and relevant national requirements.
• Run and demonstrate test kits to potential customers.
• Provide first-level customer support for technical issues, complaints, and product applications.
• Utilize CRM to maintain accurate and updated customer information.
• Assist with general financial management of the territory, including budgeting, forecasting, and report preparation.

Company Information

• Company: Neogen Corporation
• Industry: Food and Animal Safety
• Global Presence: Employing over 2,000 people worldwide
• Territories Supported: iEMEA (Indian, European, Middle Eastern, and African)
• Benefits: Competitive salary, Benefits linked holidays, Contributory pension scheme, Life insurance, Share purchase scheme, Subsidised private medical cover, Cycle2Work scheme, Employee assistance programme

Additional Information

• Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology, focusing on global food security.
• The company’s culture is guided by its Purpose, Promise, Principles, and Values.