Sales Representative – Pharmaceutical, CRO, CMO

Avantor

. Maintain and advance local Pharma, Biotech, and Industrial sales efforts .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,150 - $100,740 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling and strategic territory management within the Pharma and Biotech sectors, leveraging strong analytical skills to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to build relationships with clients and manufacturers while effectively managing a sales pipeline and implementing marketing strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingTerritory Business PlanningCRM Systems ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales Growth StrategiesCustomer Relationship ManagementProposal DeliveryProduct Portfolio ManagementSales Pipeline Management

Soft Skills

Team Interaction SkillsTime ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsQlikview

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Pharma SalesBiotech SalesLaboratory EnvironmentResearch EnvironmentDistribution Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and advance local Pharma, Biotech, and Industrial sales efforts
Consultatively sell Avantor’s portfolio of products and services to current and prospective clients
Detail products, determine customer needs and requirements, and recommend solutions
Leverage resources to implement company marketing plans, strategies, and sales processes
Build and sustain customer relationships and ensure satisfaction and loyalty
Develop strategic territory business plans and strategies for sales growth and quota attainment
Manage Avantor’s product portfolio and implement sales and marketing strategies
Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and delivering proposals
Expand Avantor’s role with existing customers through retention strategies
Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers
Work with local manufacturer representatives to improve product knowledge, pricing, and account profitability

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent/applicable experience required
Preferred 2–5 years of experience working in a complex sales environment
Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Teams
Preference for experience in CRM systems and Qlikview
Preference for experience in a laboratory or research environment and/or with distribution experience and a scientific background
Bachelor’s degree within the sciences preferred
Excellent communication and team interaction skills
Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account
Ability to understand individual customer operations
Willingness to travel to customer locations 5 days a week
Must have 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 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