Inside Sales Specialist (EMEA) - Intern (Genomics)

Location: Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa; onsite role with possible travel to international conferences. Applicants must be South African or eligible to work in South Africa and already possess or be able to obtain the necessary work permits or visas.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage life science company developing and producing DNA- and RNA-modifying enzymes for genomics, molecular diagnostics, and personalized medicine, with headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and an R&D facility in Cape Town.

What you will do

• Work with Regional Business Managers internationally, with a focus on EMEA, to drive sales across NGS reagents and molecular biology enzymes.
• Prospect and qualify new customers through email, LinkedIn, cold calling, and other communication channels.
• Support pre- and post-conference activities, customer-specific tenders, distributors, and lead-generation initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing to execute and track outbound campaigns and develop sales tools.
• Maintain customer notes in CRM systems and develop internal relationships to support an optimal customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related life science field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in a scientific field.
• Eagerness to learn about the NGS market and technologies.
• Good communication, professional written communication, task-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• High self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to multitask, work consistently under pressure, and deliver timely action items.
• Proven ability to work successfully within a team, build rapport quickly, and earn trust.
• Full competence in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems, with the ability to learn new technology tools.
• Applicants must submit a motivation letter and a resume or curriculum vitae in PDF format. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Nice to have

• Previous sales experience and training.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, 12-month internship in the Sales department.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment emphasizing collaboration, creativity, scientific rigor, and innovation.
• Opportunity to work with international Regional Business Managers and contribute directly to sales growth.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a culturally diverse environment.
• Pre-employment checks may include driving history, drug screening, and background checks related to the position.

Hiring process

• Submit a motivation letter and resume or curriculum vitae by 10 November 2026; the vacancy may close earlier if application volume is high.
• Selected candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references and a current payslip.
• Direct applications only; recruitment agencies are not accepted.