Field-Remote Sales Specialist, Materials Characterization

1US0 PerkinElmer U.S. LLC; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a results-driven Senior Sales Specialist for Materials Characterization in a field-remote role spanning IL, WI, and KY. You will drive volume sales, expand the customer base, and manage key accounts while collaborating with regional sales teams and service specialists.

The ideal candidate has a materials science or chemistry background, proven capital equipment sales experience, and a willingness to travel up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate with 5-8 years experience or Graduate degree with 3-5 years experience in Materials Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time throughout the territory including overnight travel.
• Must reside within the assigned territory, preferably in Chicago metro region.

Responsibilities

• Grow Sales Volume. Execute a sales plan that is part of the region's and company's strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement business plans for each product line to ensure fair representation and margins.
• Maintain time and territory management plan; present technical information and identify customer needs and trends.

Skills

Materials science background

Technical selling

Territory management

CRM (Salesforce)

Verbal negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Chemistry

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a results-driven Senior Sales Specialist for Materials Characterization in a field-remote role spanning IL, WI, and KY. You will drive volume sales, expand the customer base, and manage key accounts while collaborating with regional sales teams and service specialists.

The ideal candidate has a materials science or chemistry background, proven capital equipment sales experience, and a willingness to travel up to 60%.