Avantor · 8 hours ago

Sales Specialist-Life Science

Remote - North Carolina

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Sell consultatively our entire VWR Life Science product portfolio, with emphasis on Life Science workflows—genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology, and bioMarke suppliers.

Identify and assist in converting competitive Life Science products to items available from VWR and our distributors.

Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering Life Science workflow solutions to customers by illustrating Avantor's value proposition.

Train and motivate the VWR general Sales Reps to sell the target Life Science workflow product areas: Genomics, Proteomics, and Cell Biology.

Assume overall territory ownership of Life Science Sales, along with VWR general Sales Reps and management team, by attending and hosting regional meetings, strategy sessions, key account blitzes, on-site technical seminars, equipment demonstrations, and Life Science-focused vendor shows.

Ensure that the VWR Life Science program is the best in class.

Demonstrate Avantor’s mission and uphold the Avantor Code of Conduct.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Life Science degreeLife science research experienceGenomics knowledgeProteomics knowledgeCell Biology knowledgeMicrobiology knowledgeOutside sales experienceCRM experienceQlikview experienceMicrosoft OfficePowerPointIndependent work ability

Required

BS degree in a life science area

2-3 years of life science research/lab experience required

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

Excellent people skills in communicating and collaborating with customers, manufacturing reps, management, team members, and internal divisions-Portfolio, Marketing, and others

Ability to carry on highly technical conversations related to Life Science workflows—genomics, Proteomics, and Cell Biology with decision-makers

Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory

Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint, with a preference for experience in CRM and/or Qlikview

Holder of a valid Driver's License in good standing

Willingness to travel to customer locations at least three days a week with some overnight travel