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Avantor

Major Account Manager

Avantor

. Own and grow a portfolio of strategic pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing accounts .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical accounts, leveraging consultative selling techniques and strong stakeholder relationship management to drive account growth and optimize performance. Proficient in analyzing sales data and executing strategic account plans while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Strategic Account ManagementConsultative SellingStakeholder Relationship ManagementSales Data AnalysisB2B Sales Experience

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Hard Skills
Sales MethodologiesAccount PlanningForecastingPricing StrategiesContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsListening SkillsTeam Interaction
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteCRM SoftwareSales Analytical Tools
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingBiopharmaceuticalsLife SciencesBioprocessingVaccine ProductionCell and Gene TherapyCDMO

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own and grow a portfolio of strategic pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing accounts
  • Serve as the primary executive-level point of contact and trusted business partner
  • Develop understanding of customer objectives, manufacturing priorities, operational challenges, quality requirements, and supply chain objectives
  • Drive account growth through strategic opportunity identification, customer insights, market trends, and consultative engagement
  • Lead cross-functional account execution with internal teams and external partners
  • Build relationships across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, and executive leadership
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans, forecasts, and performance objectives
  • Build and sustain senior-level stakeholder relationships
  • Manage complex customer interactions using listening, organizational, and consultative questioning skills
  • Analyze sales and account data to inform strategy and optimize account performance
  • Manage time, priorities, and account complexity with autonomy and accountability
  • Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing strategies, contract structures, and long-term commercial agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • College degree or equivalent/applicable experience preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment or 3+ years in pharma manufacturing where stakeholder relationships are critical
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
  • Experience with CRMs and sales analytical tools preferred
  • B2B sales experience preferred, particularly within distribution, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing, biotechnology, vaccine production, cell and gene therapy, or CDMO environments
  • Proven track record of driving growth through consultative and strategic selling approaches
  • Success managing multiple stakeholders and utilizing formal sales methodologies such as SPIN or Consultative Selling
  • Scientific or technical background preferred
  • Excellent communication and team interaction skills
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations a minimum of 5 days a week
  • Valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Learning experiences to support career growth and success
  • Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
  • Equal employment opportunity protections
  • Reasonable accommodation during the employment process