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Avantor

Sales Specialist, Life Science

Avantor

. Drive growth across the Life Science portfolio through scientific expertise and consultative selling .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,800 - $142,715 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Life Science workflows, including Genomics, Proteomics, and Cellular Science, while effectively driving sales growth and managing customer relationships. Proven ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions in a consultative selling environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Life Science Portfolio ManagementConsultative SellingGenomics Workflow ExpertiseProteomics Workflow ExpertiseCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
GenomicsProteomicsCellular ScienceMicrobiologySales ForecastingSolution DevelopmentComplex Sales ClosingScientific ExpertiseMarket ExpansionTerritory Ownership
Soft Skills
CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProactive ApproachSelf-Starter
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific FieldValid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Life ScienceSales GrowthCustomer EngagementStrategic PartnershipsMarket Presence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive growth across the Life Science portfolio through scientific expertise and consultative selling
  • Work closely with territory sales teams, customers, and strategic partners
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in key life science workflows
  • Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and close complex sales
  • Strengthen customer relationships and expand market presence throughout the territory
  • Sell the VWR Life Science product portfolio, emphasizing Cell Biology, Genomics, and Proteomics workflows
  • Identify and close new business with RDs, Business Development, and Strategic Partners
  • Drive National and Multi-site Programs in Life Science
  • Engage and collaborate with generalist teams across PBI, EMR, Healthcare, and SciEd segments
  • Communicate the VWR Life Science program to sales representatives, customers, and tier 1 suppliers
  • Support and mentor new Life Science Specialists
  • Manage the Life Science portfolio in the local area
  • Communicate sales goals, trends, and performance to sales representatives, managers, and area vice presidents
  • Assume overall territory ownership and attend regional meetings, strategy sessions, key account blitzes, and QBRs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required
  • Advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) preferred
  • 4-5 years of industry/lab experience required
  • Candidates located in Massachusetts preferred
  • Technical proficiency in 4 workflows: Genomics, Proteomics, Cellular Science, and Microbiology
  • Proactive individual with 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
  • Consistent record of exceeding IOP (sales forecast) on Life Science product portfolio or another applicable portfolio
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations 5 days a week
  • Must have a valid driver's license in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Learning experiences to support career growth and success
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodation during the employment process