LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.
Job DescriptionSales Specialist – LGC Standards
Location: Wesel – hybrid (1 day per week on-site), or home-based if located elsewhere
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for scientific solutions and professional experience, Do you excel in building strong client relationships and closing deals in the pharma, biotech, environmental, and industrial sectors? If so, we want YOU to join LGC Standards as a Sales Specialist!
What You’ll Do
- Manage transactional accounts and represent the entire LGC Standards product portfolio across multiple industries.
- Identify and close new sales opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead qualification.
- Engage with clients via email, phone, and virtual meetings to convert leads, follow up on quotes, and drive new business.
- Apply LGC’s sales tools and digital capabilities for territory planning, lead nurturing, and sales growth.
- Collaborate with marketing to launch new products and stay ahead of competitor activity and industry trends.
- Ensure outstanding customer support by managing service cases effectively and maintaining response time SLAs.
What We’re Looking For
- Scientific background – Degree or equivalent experience in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Industrial Science, or Chemistry.
- Sales experience – Proven track record in selling technical products for research or analytical laboratories.
- Proactive & adaptable – Thrives in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
- Lead generation & account management – Ability to develop new business while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Standout colleague – Comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams.
- Excellent German skills and fluent English (C1/C2 level or higher) – Strong communication skills are essential.
Why Join LGC Standards?
- Comprehensive onboarding & mentorship – We set you up for success!
- Permanent employment & career growth – Opportunities to develop within an innovative, international company.
- Work-life balance – Flexible, family-friendly working hours.
- A collaborative & diverse team – Work in an environment where integrity, respect, passion, and innovation thrive.
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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LGC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LGC and has not been reviewed or approved by LGC.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options are consistently part of the package, and private medical is cited where applicable in the UK. Coverage is often characterized as solid alongside other core benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contribution in the U.S. and pension schemes in the UK, complemented by life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of a standard-to-competitive core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family leave are broadly available, with some sites offering a year‑end shutdown. Flexibility and local leave programs contribute to a generally well-rounded time‑off offering.
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What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
