The Opportunity:
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)
Manage a sales territory on a focused account base. Work as part of a sales team dedicated to this account.
Prospect and establish new customers within this account by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR’s value proposition.
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 to develop strategic account business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.
Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Manage VWR’s vast product portfolio and execute and implement sales and marketing strategies that you design.
Confident in providing and generating Quotations and handling customer returns or complaints.
Confident in pulling sales reports in order to have detailed conversations of sales activities, account performance and performance to forecast.
Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
College Degree or equivalent experience required
More than 8 yeas Sales Experience
Business to Business Preferred,
Solid industry experience is mandatory.
Strong connections and network with the peers focusing in industry.
Strong knowledge in products, industrials and applications.
MNC working experience is mandatory.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff
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
Willingness to travel to customer locations
Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office)
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:
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