Sales Associate

Description:

Avantor is looking for a driven, motivated, and resourceful Sales Associate to join our Education and Medical Research Team in the Seattle, WA market. This role works independently under close supervision and is responsible for selling products and/or services to a group of clients in Education and Medical Research as well as identify new and potential customers in order to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and/or account. Sales activities include but are not limited to negotiation, sale, installation or delivery, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and/or services and maintaining effective agreements.

What we are looking for:

• College Degree or equivalent experience required

• Some Sales Experience Preferred

• Business to Business or Distribution Sales Experience Preferred

Who you are:

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff

• 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

• Willingness to travel to customer locations

• Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office)