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Avantor

Business Development Manager – Equipment & Instrumentation Services

Avantor

. Report to the Vice President of Customer Development .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,500 - $156,975 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving growth and development of Equipment and Instrumentation Services, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and strategic sales initiatives. Proficient in project management and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring effective territory management and achievement of sales objectives.

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Sales ExperienceProject ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementGMP ComplianceLEAN Certification

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Hard Skills
Equipment ManagementInstrumentation ServicesBusiness Process DevelopmentTerritory ManagementSales Strategy ExecutionRFI/RFP/RFQ ResponsePresentation DevelopmentFinancial Tools ProficiencyMultitaskingC-Suite Sales
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsCoachingProblem-SolvingConflict Resolution
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
LEAN CertificationPMP Certification
Industry Keywords
IQ/OQ/PQ CompliancePharmaceutical IndustryEngineeringEquipment ServicesCustomer Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMPReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Vice President of Customer Development
  • Drive growth and development of Equipment and Instrumentation Services across North America
  • Oversee the VWR equipment services portfolio
  • Create new service offerings and refine business processes
  • Ensure effective territory management
  • Achieve sales, profit, and expense objectives within a multi-million-dollar territory
  • Develop and execute strategies to expand value-added services within existing accounts
  • Support initiatives to acquire new customers
  • Work with customer stakeholders, Avantor/VWR Services Managers, Leadership, Operations, and Field Sales teams to understand service needs
  • Collaborate with global Equipment Services teams and external strategic partners to identify, develop, and implement service opportunities
  • Strengthen customer relationships and drive continued business growth
  • Execute strategies set by VWR leadership
  • Sell Equipment and Instrumentation Services to clients
  • Seek business opportunities with Avantor Services Onsite Management and Field Sales Teams
  • Develop programs and execute corporate strategies to motivate the sales force and stimulate equipment-services sales while capturing margin
  • Develop US relationships with selected strategic service partners and service agreements with key providers
  • Support RFI/RFP/RFQ responses for equipment services in the North America territory
  • Coordinate closely with internal VWR teams and external partners
  • Develop and maintain customer and supplier relations
  • Deliver internal and external presentations demonstrating actions to achieve goals, solve problems, or meet customer business needs
  • Identify service opportunities and develop requirements, business cases, presentations, value propositions, tools, and implementation plans
  • Perform other functions commensurate with the job as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in business, or a science-related field is required
  • 5+ years of progressive experience within engineering, pharmaceutical, equipment management, or a related field required
  • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience, including oversight of direct reports and team performance, required
  • Successful sales experience preferred
  • Understanding of industry regulations for IQ/OQ/PQ and GMP compliance
  • LEAN Certification and experience implementing such methodologies is a plus
  • Prior experience in project management of a corporate-wide initiative preferred
  • Experience establishing high-level customer relationships
  • Ability to sell at the C-suite level
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Comprehensive experience with Project Management, such as PMP certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interface successfully within all levels of an organization
  • Ability to self-manage, self-motivate, multitask, and display forward-thinking
  • Coaching, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and conflict resolution skills
  • Working knowledge and understanding of finance tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications for business
  • Ability to positively influence others and react to customer paradigm shifts
  • Experience managing equipment and instrumentation services teams
  • Ability to travel 40% to customer locations and VWR facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company paid holidays
  • Choice holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee stock purchase plan discount
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Hospital indemnity coverage
  • Accident coverage
  • Legal coverage
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Auto insurance
  • Home insurance
  • Peer recognition rewards redeemable for gifts and products
  • Learning experiences to support career growth and success