Sales Specialist - Life Sciences

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Sales Specialist to join our business on a full time, permanent basis. 

The role will independently develop and grow Life Science business within the Pharmaceutical, Government, Industrial and Higher Education sectors in London.

You will collaborate with our Account Managers by providing specialist product and sales support for our Life Science portfolio of products to customers.

Working hours: Monday-Friday

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Promote and proactively sell our Life Science portfolio of products, both directly to our customers and through our Account Managers
• Provide technical and product support to general account managers (field-based and telesales) as well as Regional Distributors
• Organise and attend regular visits with customers, fulfilling sales and margin targets for your territory
• Provide weekly reports to your Sales Manager and maintain customer data, showing visits attended, prospects, and other tasks
• Establish positive relationships with suppliers, internal colleagues, and end-users to ensure support for business growth via joint marketing activity and price support

What you’ll need to be successful at Avantor:

• A degree in Biology or a related subject is essential to support your understanding of the product portfolio
• Extensive sales experience or relevant occupational/laboratory experience to ensure maximisation of sales opportunities and growth. Any major or key account management experience is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as you will be communicating with various stakeholders both internally and externally
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office package and good report writing ability
• Flexibility to travel regularly within your region, and the organisational skills to manage your own schedule to be effective

What we offer:

This opportunity not only offers the chance to work in a dynamic organisation that puts huge emphasis on progression. We are offering a competitive salary and bonus scheme, plus company car.

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 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!

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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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