Technology Sales Associate (6-month internal secondment)

Background and Business Context

Tropic has developed the GEiGS® platform as a differentiated technology with applications across agritech (crops, livestock and aquaculture) and beyond. As precision breeding approaches like gene editing gain traction globally, there is a growing opportunity to engage new partners seeking to deploy GEiGS® in their pipelines to develop sustainable products.

To accelerate further adoption of the GEiGS® platform, we are creating a role to support the early stages of the sales process. The role is focused on identifying and engaging potential partner organisations interested in licencing GEiGS® from Tropic to enable their traits of interest.

This role is a 6-month internal secondment opportunity for individuals interested in transitioning toward client-facing technical sales.

Role Purpose

This role sits at the interface of science and commercial. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding Tropic’s GEiGS® platform sales, with a focus on scoping, identifying and engaging potential customers.

Key activities will involve:

• Identifying credible, strategically aligned organisations to licence our technology


• Engaging stakeholders within these organisations and build familiarity with our platform


• Advocating the platform’s features and capabilities, matching them to the partner’s needs

You will combine:

• Scientific understanding of GEiGS® and gene-editing technologies


• Agritech market awareness, including industry trends and priorities


• Disciplined approach towards diligently vetting potential customers


• Engaging potential customers in initial discussions to understand their pain points, and where GEiGS® could be a potential solution  

The primary focus of this role will be on the above, but there could be opportunities to contribute to commercial proposals depending on performance and interest.

Key Responsibilities

•  Market Research  (i.e., ‘Prospecting’)
  
  
  
  • Identify and prioritise potential partner organisations aligned with GEiGS® applications
  
  
  • Conduct research on the company’s capabilities, and business priorities
  
  
  • Suggest hypotheses on where Tropic’s technology can create value
  
  
  
  

• Outreach & ‘Lead’ Generation
  
  
  
  • Execute disciplined, consistent outreach campaigns (emails, LinkedIn, networking etc.)
  
  
  • Initiate and manage early-stage conversations with relevant contacts/stakeholders
  
  
  • Maintain accurate records of outreach, engagement activities and their outcomes
  
  
  
  

• Scientific & Commercial Communication
  
  
  
  • Clearly explain Tropic’s technologies and their potential applications
  
  
  • Tailor and align messaging with technical and commercial interests of each potential customer
  
  
  • Support with development of concise, compelling outreach and pitch materials
  
  
  
  

• Internal Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Work closely with scientific, technical, and commercial teams to refine messaging
  
  
  • Feed your market insights back into internal strategy discussions
  
  
  • Support early development of sales opportunities before handover to senior commercial lead
    
  
  
  
  

Experience & Skills

This role is best suited to a candidate who combines scientific understanding with curiosity about commercial strategy.

Essential Experience:

• Degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., Molecular biology, Biosciences, Genetics etc.).


• Strong understanding of gene editing, their deployment and applications (e.g., CRISPR, RNAi)


• Familiarity with Tropic’s in-house technology platforms (particularly GEiGS®)


• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders (e.g., R&D leadership, Directors, VPs)


• Familiarity with Tropic’s market position and trends/players in the agribusiness sector

Essential Person Attributes (Soft Skills):

• Scientifically articulate – comfortable explaining technical concepts in a clear, engaging way


• Confident communicator – at ease engaging in conversations with external stakeholders


• Self-organised and persistent – able to manage multiple threads of work; be persistent with outreach


• Self-reliant and comfortable operating in agile, dynamic environments


• Proactive and self-driven – takes initiative in research, outreach, and problem-solving
  

Non-essential but Advantageous Attributes:

• Curious and commercially aware – interested in how scientific innovation translates into real-world value


• Prior exposure or experience in a sales or customer-facing (external stakeholder) environment


• Understanding of the agribiotech/agribusiness landscape, including key players and market dynamics


• Experience conducting market research
  

What This Opportunity Will Offer You

• Hands-on exposure to technical sales and business development in agritech


• Opportunity to work at the interface of science and commercial strategy


• Development of communication, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills


• Mentorship from commercial and technical leadership


• A stepping stone to assess interest in longer-term commercial roles

Additional Information

• Job Location – Norwich UK.


• Time Requirement – Full Time


• Contract – 6-month secondment