Sales Application Specialist

Nikon is a globally recognized opto-electronic and precision company with over 100 years of innovation, delivering customer focused technologies that are environmentally sustainable and in line with UN Corporate responsibility goals. Nikon Microscope and Cell Solutions, a division of Nikon’s Healthcare Business, provide research and clinical microscope-based imaging solutions that harness the power of light to support scientists in their continual pursuit to improve the quality of human life.

About the role

Within Nikon Europe BV, Nikon Netherlands is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of Nikon Healthcare Microscopy solutions products in the Netherlands. Within the Sales team we are looking to recruit a Sales Application Specialist. In this position you will be commercially responsible for all mid- to high-end customers with all type of imaging applications in the Netherlands. You will be responsible for the main steps of the sales process, which are introduction to the product, performing product demonstrations and training & support in customer issue resolution. In this role, you will report to the Sales Manager Netherlands.

Main responsibilities

• Main source of product and application knowledge for our customers

• Develop strong understanding of new and existing products, their attributes and applications

• (Key-) customer visits and relationship management

• Identify business development opportunities by analyzing market trends and competitive information

• Review product performance against client requirements to deliver optimal product configuration

• Provide feedbacks about the product, customer needs, market trends and competition in close alignment with the Application Specialist and Sales Manager

• Team up with Application Specialist and stakeholders in order to share, circulate and profit the best experience knowledge

• Develop ideas for business process simplification and cost reduction initiatives contributing to streamline Strategies and prepare marketing activities

• Working on tenders

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or similar

• Commercial, sales oriented and result driven

• Good understanding of High-end microscopy products – High Content imaging Video Microscopy, Laser applications, Confocal and Super resolution

• Knowledge of advanced microscopy, imaging and software applications

• Knowledge of the microscopy market

• Ability to define, plan and work according to priorities and deadlines

• Solid verbal and written communication skills (fluency in English required, Dutch language desirable)

• Open to travel up to 80% within the Netherlands

• In possession of driver's license

What we offer you

• A challenging and rewarding role in a globally recognized organization.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• The chance to work at Nikon's European headquarters in Amstelveen, a vibrant and inspiring location.

• Good secondary employment conditions, including a fully paid pension by the employer.

How to apply

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! You can send your CV and short motivation letter to Tessa Kaagman, HR Business Partner. If we think you are a good fit, we will contact you for an introductory interview with our recruitment team.