The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Sales Associates to provide additional support to the team in selling products and services to existing and potential customers from within a Sales Office. Accountable to make 25+ proactive selling calls per day to new and existing customers. Accountable for all sales activities, from lead generation through close in an assigned $2.5 – $4M territory. Tasked with developing and managing a sales pipeline closing business over the phone. Develops and implements agreed upon Operating Plan which will meet both individual and business objectives including expanding customer sales in the assigned territory. Works within the Direct Sales team to achieve territory growth targets, customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term customer goals in line with company business strategy.

What we are looking for:

College Degree or equivalent experience required

1-3+ Years Sales Experience Preferred

Business to Business Sales Experience Preferred

Who you are:

Excellent listening, verbal and written skills

Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively over the phone

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers

Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions

Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory

Ability to understand individual customer operations

Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed

Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office), Salesforce knowledge is a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Manage a territory consisting of 250-400 customers within a specific Market Segment.

Drive market share gains and meet company expectations for growth by completing a large volume of outbound phone calls each day.

Communicate effectively and persuasively to a high volume of people throughout the workday over the phone.

Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline in Sales Force and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR’s value proposition.

Determine the requirements of existing and new customers and also their expectations to provide customer solutions based on VWR Value proposition.

Demonstrate an understanding of the prospect’s challenges and asking smart questions that will build the case for VWR’s products and services. Staying on the phone and setting up an appointment to talk in the future for a defined period of time.

Follow up with customers post sale in order to ensure customer satisfaction.

Expand VWR’s role with existing customers by developing retention strategies illustrating VWR’s value proposition in conjunction with evolving customer requirements.

Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions VWR can offer their business.

Work in conjunction with sales management team providing proposals and implementing sales strategies to achieve sales growth and quota attainment.

Manage and sell VWR’s vast product portfolio using the VWR Advantage Strategy (VAS).

Represent VWR and present a professional image to customer and manufacturers to supply an outstanding image and impression of VWR.

Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve profitability.

Perform 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 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.

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