Sales Associate

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. Drive business development activities within an assigned territory .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-Level💰 $65,700 - $111,780 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development capabilities by identifying prospective customers, managing a sales pipeline, and developing strategic account business plans to achieve sales growth. Excels in building customer relationships and delivering tailored proposals that highlight value propositions.

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Business DevelopmentSales Pipeline ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic Account PlanningConsultative Selling

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceProposal DevelopmentQuotations GenerationSales ReportingAccount Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam InteractionProblem-SolvingTime ManagementIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing RoleSales GrowthMarket PresenceCustomer SatisfactionSales Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive business development activities within an assigned territory
Identify prospective customers and build relationships with key decision-makers
Generate qualified sales opportunities and develop a strong pipeline
Partner with the broader sales team to expand market presence
Manage sales territory on a focused account base
Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline
Develop and deliver customer proposals illustrating VWR’s value proposition
Sell consultatively, detail products, determine customer needs, and recommend solutions
Develop strategic account business plans for sales growth and quota attainment
Build and sustain customer relationships and ensure satisfaction and loyalty
Manage VWR’s product portfolio and execute sales and marketing strategies
Generate quotations and handle customer returns or complaints
Pull sales reports and discuss sales activities, account performance, and forecasts
Work with local manufacturer representatives to improve product knowledge, pricing, and account profitability
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
0-3 years of Sales experience preferred
Candidates located in Minneapolis preferred
Customer-facing role with expectation of meeting customers 5 days per week
Excellent communication and team interaction skills
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
Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
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