Inside Sales Associate, Business Development (entry level)

KPS Life; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical trial solutions company is seeking an entry-level Inside Sales Associate to join their Business Development team. This role involves proactive outreach, supporting sales activities, and maintaining CRM integrity. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a degree in business or science.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years of life sciences experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct LinkedIn outreach and strategic account profiling.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and assist with reporting.
• Develop sales enablement tools and source new sales opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or science

Job description

Inside Sales Associate, Business Development (entry level)

Inside Sales Associate, Business Development (entry level)

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We're Hiring: Inside Sales Associate, Business Development (entry level)

• Do you have a few years of inside sales experience, but want to get into the Life Sciences Industry?
• Are you an organized self-starter looking to join a fast-growing company and take your career to the next level?
• If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!!

Join a growing leader in clinical trial FSP solutions!

KPS Life is looking for an energetic inside sales professional to work closely with the rest of our Marketing and Business Development Team to help us to continue to grow.

As a stand-alone Functional Service Provider (FSP) focused exclusively on clinical research, we pride ourselves on white-glove service, flexibility, and Sponsor-first thinking. If you're ready to shape proposal strategy, drive pricing innovation, and lead a high-performing team—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Conduct LinkedIn outreach using tools like GlobalData and Sales Navigator

Perform strategic account profiling based on R&D, pipeline, and location

Coordinate prospect briefings and support pre-conference strategy

Maintain CRM data integrity and assist with reporting

Participate in weekly 1:1s with BD Directors for account updates and planning

Develop sales enablement tools such as one-pagers, email templates, and campaign content

Log and track outreach performance metrics

Source new sales opportunities through inbound leads, cold calls, and emails

Serve as the initial point of contact for prospective clients and sourcing initiatives

Identify, qualify, and route new business leads to the appropriate sales executives

Support sales activities and planning within designated territories

Stay informed on customer demand, strategies, and brand awareness

Assist with sales presentations and RFP activities (e.g., data mining, market research, formatting)

Leverage CRM to bundle candidates and support targeted outreach in key therapeutic areas

Lead pre-conference outreach and coordinate strategy with BD Directors

Keep sales materials updated, including databases, pricing documents, and graphics

Maintain lead database and ensure accurate tracking of all inside sales activity

Support the proposal team to meet submission deadlines

What You Bring

• Strong organizational skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High energy and enthusiasm that reflects and enhances the KPS Life brand presence
• Exceptional communication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to a variety of audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in business or science
• Minimum of 3+ years’ life sciences experience (preferred)
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Professional appearance and presence

Why KPS Life?

We're purpose-built to deliver excellence in clinical trial sourcing through our focused FSP model. Join a growth-oriented company that values agility, precision, and partnership—with clients and with each other.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Research, and Sales

• Industries

  Research Services

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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