Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental Conditions
Various outside weather conditionsJob Description
Ideally based in the Grand Est region
Fisher Scientific is looking for its future Technical Sales Engineer to support customers in the Academic and Industrial segments across the Grand Est region of France.
Travel frequency: on average, 1 to 2 nights away from home per week.
OBJECTIVES
Achieve sales and profitability targets within the assigned market segment and geographic territory.
JOB SUMMARYThe Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for selling products and services to major Academic and Industrial customers within the region. They maintain strong customer relationships, identify and develop growth opportunities, and drive market penetration by achieving established targets, particularly in terms of sales and profitability.
KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-EXHAUSTIVE)• Achieve sales targets within the assigned territory,
• Sell products specific to the market segment through close collaboration with our strategic suppliers and active promotion of our portfolio and services,
• Ensure a clear understanding of customer challenges and effectively communicate the Thermo Fisher Scientific Group’s value proposition to grow market share,
• Implement our digital strategy by leveraging all internal tools and encouraging customers to use the resources available to them, such as our e-commerce website,
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical territory plans to maximize market penetration and achieve objectives,
• Actively engage with customers through regular, high-quality interactions with users, buyers, and other decision-makers or influencers,
• Implement pricing policies to optimize sales volumes and profitability,
• Utilize internal resources to maximize customer-facing time,
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across the Thermo Fisher Scientific Group. Whenever possible, seek support from our manufacturing partners to strengthen technical expertise and win business opportunities,
• Manage, implement, and develop profitable annual contracts in collaboration with European Account Managers.
• University degree in applied or fundamental sciences,
• Proven sales experience across various research and development industries,
• Ability to demonstrate agility within a matrix organization,
• Excellent communication skills in French. English proficiency is essential for working within a European organization,
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and delegate when necessary,
• Valid Category B driver’s license.
Skills Required
- University degree in applied or fundamental sciences
- Proven sales experience
- Excellent communication skills in French and English
- Valid Category B driver's license
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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