Sales Representative

The Sales Representative is accountable for all sales activities, from lead generation through close, in an assigned territory, using a formal selling approach. This role develops and implements an agreed upon Operating Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer sales in the assigned geography. They will work closely within the sales and support teams for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with company business strategy.

Each Sales Representative has access to sell the entire product line(s) that VWR offers to their customers, regardless of segment specialty. At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent.

Avantor’s Sales vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits. Under general supervision, the Sales Representative is responsible for selling products and/or services to a group of clients and identify new and potential customers in order to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and/or account.

Activities include: negotiation, sale, installation or delivery, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and/or services and maintaining effective agreements This person must reside near Madison, WI.

• Education:
  
  College degree or equivalent/applicable experience
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of experience working in a complex sales environment, where multiple people are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach
• A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach
• Business-to-business sales experience, with preference given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having work in a laboratory or research environment
• Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes and technology platforms including SSAP C4C and Qliksense.

• Science or manufacturing research background preferred
• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and 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
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account
• Ability to understand individual customer operations
• Willingness to travel to customer locations
• Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office)
• Holder of a valid Driver's License
• Willingness to travel to customer locations minimum 5 days a week

Provide Avantor solutions to customers across assigned market segments. Manage a territory consisting of many customers across various markets. Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating Avantor's value proposition. Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions Avantor can offer their business.

Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment. Work in conjunction with sales management team providing proposals…