Sales Specialist-Life Science
Sales Specialist-Life Science
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Opportunity
Avantor is looking for a dedicated and highenergy Life Science Specialist to maintain and advance our local Life Science sales in workflows related to Genomics Proteomics and Cell Biology. This role will be a fulltime position covering MI IN KY and TN with travel and responsibility throughout that region. Primary location is posted as Indianapolis IN; Nashville TN may also be considered.
You will have the opportunity to consultatively sell Avantors large portfolio of Life Science reagents and instruments to a diverse group of current and prospective clients.
If you are passionate about science and enjoy interacting with science professionals as clients and peers lets talk!
What were looking for
Education: BS degree in a life science area; Advanced scientific degree (MS or Phd) highly recommended
Experience:
23 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 Cell Biology 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 with decisionmakers
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
This position requires valid drivers license to perform essential functions of the role
Willingness to travel to customer locations at least three days a week with some overnight travel 50 time)
How you will thrive and create an impact
Sell consultatively our entire VWR Life Science product portfolio with emphasis on Life Science workflowsGenomics 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 Avantors 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 onsite technical seminars equipment demonstrations and Life Sciencefocused vendor shows
Ensure that the VWR Life Science program is the best in class
Demonstrate Avantors mission and uphold the Avantor Code of Conduct
Performs other duties as assigned
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.
The work we do changes peoples 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 moms 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!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state/province or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement and Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Provision.
3rd Party NonSolicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
