Sales Representative – Life Sciences

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. Manage all sales activities within the assigned territory from prospecting through close .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,150 - $100,740 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative and strategic selling within a complex sales environment, focusing on building long-term customer relationships and driving growth. Proficient in utilizing best-in-class selling processes and managing a diverse product portfolio to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingStrategic Sales PlanningBusiness-To-Business SalesSalesforce.com ExperienceSPIN Selling

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Hard Skills

Sales SuccessSolution-Based SellingTerritory ManagementCustomer AcquisitionAccount Retention

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comQlikview

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesLaboratory ExperienceDistribution ExperienceRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all sales activities within the assigned territory from prospecting through close
Own and grow a defined sales territory by developing and executing a strategic sales plan
Sell consultatively by understanding customer needs and recommending VWR products and solutions
Prospect and acquire new customers while growing and retaining existing accounts
Build long-term customer relationships to drive satisfaction and loyalty
Collaborate with product specialists, manufacturer partners, and sales leadership
Manage a diverse product portfolio and align sales efforts with company strategies and marketing initiatives
Represent VWR in the field and support negotiation and post-sale activities
Travel extensively to customer locations throughout the region
Provide mission-critical products, services, and technology that integrate into customer workflows and meet regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent/applicable experience
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment with multiple stakeholders and solution-based selling, or 3+ years of life sciences work
Proven, verifiable sales success driving growth through consultative, strategic selling
Business-to-business sales experience
Distribution experience and a scientific background and/or laboratory or research environment experience preferred
Capability with best-in-class selling processes such as SPIN, Challenger, or Miller Heiman
Experience with Salesforce.com and Qlikview
Willingness to travel to customer locations 5 days a week
Must reside in Houston, Texas, or surrounding suburbs
Valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days accrued 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
Inclusive culture with equitable opportunities for growth and success
Home office environment