Pre-Sales Application Engineer

Agilent Technologies

. Work closely with account managers to define customer requirements, demonstrate Agilent solutions, and win qualified opportunities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $105,075 - $210,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in separation science and liquid chromatography, effectively collaborating with sales teams to deliver technical solutions and drive sales. Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to engage with customers and present complex information clearly.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Liquid Chromatography ExpertiseSeparation Science ExperienceTechnical Sales StrategiesCustomer-Facing CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Liquid-Phase SeparationsGPCSECMALSTechnical DemonstrationsSales Quota AchievementApplication Brief WritingTechnical Seminar PreparationAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation SkillsCreative ThinkingCollaborationCustomer InteractionCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeCustomer/Vendor Credentialing

Industry Keywords

Agilent SolutionsSales Account PlanningPost-Sales ActivitiesRamp-to-Volume StrategiesCompetitive Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with account managers to define customer requirements, demonstrate Agilent solutions, and win qualified opportunities
Assist sales account managers and product specialists with technical/scientific expertise to meet or exceed sales quota
Deliver demonstrations in Agilent Centers of Excellence or customer laboratories
Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions
Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical sales strategies
Participate in the sales process from deal qualification through closure and contribute to sales account planning
Own the deal’s technical closure
Prepare and deliver technical seminars and contribute to scientific forums through written, oral, and poster presentations
Represent the customer voice in future product/application design and write application briefs
Evaluate and support ramp-to-volume strategies for new products before release
Promote Agilent products and assist in training the sales force
Identify competitive advantages and lockout specifications
Contribute to post-sales activities
Drive sales of Agilent liquid chromatography products in the US and Canada by delivering technical expertise and solutions to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent
1-2+ years of relevant experience in separation science in academia or industry
Experience with liquid-phase separations and solutions, GPC, SEC, MALS
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills, including virtual tools and customer-facing interactions
Proven ability to think creatively and develop solutions for complex challenges
Must consent to and meet Agilent-approved customer/vendor credentialing requirements for customer-site access
May need proof of identification, proof of certification to perform the work, and customer health and safety requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Stock eligibility
Benefits
Option to work remotely
Reimbursement for personal vehicle usage in the US
Sales incentive eligibility
Agilent Centers of Excellence skill and knowledge development