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Sales Team Leader - EMEAI

Andor Technology
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5 months ago
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Date: 20 Apr 2025 Location: GB; Bristol, GB; Oxford, GB; High Wycombe, GB; Belfast, GB Job Function: Commercial Business Unit: Andor Technology Sales Team Leader At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment. We are making a key appointment for a Sales Team Leader to drive the continued successful development of OI Andor's growth strategy. The Sales Team Leader is expected to develop and execute the sales strategy for Life Sciences and specifically our Imaris software which will exploit the significant growth potential that exists within the EMEAI markets. The Sales Team Leader will be responsible for the management and development of Regional Sales Engineers and Applications Staff to deliver the successful implementation of strategic and operational plans in addition to their own sales territory in the UK. The Sales Team Leader will have: Master's degree in science or equivalent experience in a life sciences discipline 3 years Direct sales experience within the Photonics Industry and successful management of a direct sales territory. Extensive sales experience including line management experience or alternatively mentoring or coaching a small team or individual. Experience of designing channel infrastructure for both direct and indirect sales across different Markets and a diverse portfolio This permanent position can be based in the UK (ideally Midlands or South) working from home with at least 70% of time travelling to customers. Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work and travel freely throughout the UK and Europe to be eligible. Why Oxford Instruments Andor? Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle. Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits: Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle. Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year Money & Lifestyle -Pension - employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite. Career -Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes. Work Life Balance - 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave Oxford Instruments Andor Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring soluctions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutons and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world's most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occuring within 1 billionth of a second. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group which also includes NanoAnalysis, NanoScience, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, X-Ray Technology, Imaris and Magnetic Resonance. At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks. Know someone at Oxford Instruments Andor? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. #LI-LD #ANDOR To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.

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