Life Science Sales Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Incumbent is accountable and responsible for sales operations and collections from the assigned territory to achieve targeted sales volumes, value and net contribution. This person should have experience in the management of large accounts. This involves building a relationship with the key decision makers and relevant stakeholders.

The person should have maturity to deal with multiple levels of stakeholders in the account and in the organization. This person will be an individual contributor but an influencer in this matrix.

What we’re looking for

Education: BS degree in a life science area, Advanced Scientific Degree (MS or Phd) highly recommended

Experience:

5+ years of life science research/lab experience required Outside sales experience a plus.

Must have a firm understanding of and experience within the life science research marketplace: Genomics, Proteomics, Cellular Science and Microbiology workflow knowledge

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Sell and achieve sales forecast for the entire VWR Life Science product portfolio,
• Training and collaboration with generalist teams in all Segments: PBI/EMR/ Healthcare/SciEd.
• Consistent management and usage of CRM in building the Life Science Sales pipeline and monitoring of sales trends using QlikView & C4C.
• Identify and close new lab business and engaged in RFPs (request for proposals) where needed.
• Sell and communicate VWR Life Science program strength to VWR sales reps, customers, and suppliers.
• Help manage Life Science portfolio in local area, and ensure effective communication to sales reps, sales managers, and area vice presidents of sales goals, trends, and performance, in support of local sales growth plans.
• Assume overall territory ownership, along with VWR general sales reps and management team by attending regional meetings, strategy sessions, and key account programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.  

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! 

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