Trainee Field Sales jobs in West Midlands Region

Position Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Sales Trainee to join our team and build a career within the medical sales industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in healthcare, science, technology and sales and would like to develop their career in a specialist and rewarding sector.

You will receive a combination of structured training through our specialist external training partner and hands-on training within our business, alongside practical experience working with experienced sales professionals.

You will develop the skills needed to build relationships with healthcare professionals, understand customer needs, demonstrate medical technologies and ultimately manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to order.

The role will involve a combination of office-based work, customer visits and field-based activity, with opportunities to engage with hospitals, clinics and healthcare professionals.

About Us

Bio-diagnostics is a well-established modern company based in the Midlands specialising in allergy testing, immunology and dermatology. With 45 years experience in medical test technology and full facility capabilities from initial development, to global distribution. Our family run biotech is at the forefront of solving the worlds most testing challenges, with the worlds most accurate tests. Applications range from crop disease, to veterinary and human health.

Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry. We believe in fostering a positive work culture where innovation, teamwork, and personal growth are encouraged.

Responsibilities

As your knowledge and confidence develop, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting experienced sales representatives with customer and clinical stakeholder engagement.
• Building positive relationships with nurses, clinicians, procurement teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Supporting and, with experience, delivering product demonstrations and clinical training sessions.
• Attending customer visits and, where appropriate and permitted, observing clinical procedures to develop an understanding of how products are used in practice.
• Researching hospitals, private clinics and specialist practices to identify potential new opportunities.
• Following up leads and developing opportunities through to sales orders.
• Maintaining accurate customer information and sales activity within our CRM system.
• Supporting the preparation of quotations, pricing proposals and tender documentation.
• Developing an understanding of NHS and private healthcare procurement processes.
• Keeping up to date with competitor products, market developments and relevant clinical trends.
• Supporting product trials, evaluations and customer demonstrations.
• Assisting with sample management, logistics and general sales administration.
• Completing product, compliance and sales training as part of your ongoing development.

Training & Development

We are committed to investing in the successful candidate and providing a structured pathway to develop a career in medical sales.

You will receive a combination of training delivered through our specialist external training partner and hands-on training from our experienced in-house team, giving you both formal development and practical experience.

External Sales Training

As part of the role, you will undertake structured sales training through our dedicated external training partner. This will provide you with a strong foundation in professional sales and support your development throughout the early stages of your career.

The external training will complement the practical experience you gain within the business and through working alongside our experienced commercial team.

In-House Training & Development

Our internal team will provide hands-on training and mentoring covering:

• Medical device product knowledge
• Clinical applications and healthcare environments
• Product demonstrations and customer training
• Our customers, markets and commercial approach
• NHS and private healthcare procurement processes
• Tendering and pricing
• CRM and pipeline management
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Field shadowing with experienced sales representatives and clinical specialists

You will gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge, confidence and sales ability develop, with ongoing support from both our internal team and external training partner.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, personable and keen to learn, with the ambition to build a long-term career in medical sales.

You will ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence speaking with a wide range of people.
• An ability to understand technical information and explain it clearly to others.
• A genuine interest in healthcare, science, technology or medical devices.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Confidence and enthusiasm for presenting to customers.
• A proactive approach to identifying and following up opportunities.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and an ability to learn CRM systems quickly.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or biomedical science would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, as the role will involve travel to customer sites.
• You must also be comfortable working in clinical and procedure environments where required by the role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working environment and support with ongoing training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worcester WR8 0LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Why do you feel you would make a good medical salesperson?

Please provide a brief overview of the skills, qualities, experience or interests that you feel would make you well suited to a career in medical device sales. This could include your communication skills, ability to build relationships, interest in healthcare or technology, confidence, motivation to learn, or any relevant experience.

(If you have already attached a cover letter, please put ‘see cover letter’.)

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question or attach a cover letter, your application may not be considered.

Thank you for your time, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Work Location: In person