Laboratory Furniture Specialist

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. Promote suppliers and products within the VWR Furniture portfolio .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,600 - $104,938 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory space design and product selection, with a strong focus on sales within the VWR Furniture portfolio. Proficient in managing customer relationships and driving sales performance in the educational, medical research, industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, production, and healthcare markets.

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Laboratory Space DesignConstruction SalesProject ManagementAutoCADSales Experience

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Hard Skills

SalesMaterial Take-OffsCost EstimationUnderstanding Architectural PlansProject Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSelf-StarterMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

VWR Furniture PortfolioDivisions 10, 11, 12Healthcare MarketsBiotechPharmaceutical

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote suppliers and products within the VWR Furniture portfolio
Sell the VWR Lab Design and Furniture product portfolio within the Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and upstate New York territory
Assist customers with laboratory space design and product selection across educational, medical research, industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, production, and healthcare markets
Identify leads
Close transactional furniture opportunities and full lab renovation and expansion projects
Train VWR general representatives on the furniture program and motivate them to sell target product areas
Communicate with sales representatives, customers, suppliers, estimators, designers, project coordinators, and installers
Manage the furniture portfolio in the local area and communicate sales goals, trends, and performance
Ensure the VWR Furniture Program remains best-in-class
Own the territory with general sales representatives and management by attending regional meetings, strategy sessions, key account blitzes, and on-site technical seminars
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in construction science or related scientific area preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred
3–5 years sales experience preferred
Construction sales a plus
Divisions 10, 11, 12 experience a plus
Ability to understand architectural plans and specifications
Ability to prepare material take-offs and estimate costs
Experience in project management a plus
Ability to use AutoCAD a plus
Solid communication, organizational, time-management, and PC skills
Self-starter able to implement programs, recognize opportunities, communicate ideas, and act with little direction in a fluid and matrixed environment
Willingness to travel overnight
Willingness to travel to customer locations a minimum of 3 days a week
Must hold a valid driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days annually
Volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, except in states that offer paid family leave
Learning experiences to support career growth and success