Instrument Technical Sales Specialist - Midwest

Becton Dickinson; United States; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Waters is seeking an Instrument Technical Sales Specialist to drive growth by delivering deep scientific insight and consultative solutions to customers in regulated labs. You will partner with Account Managers to influence decisions and position Waters technologies as the preferred choice.

The role blends science with commercial execution, requiring strong technical credibility, problem-solving, and ability to guide complex buying journeys across stakeholders. Some travel may be required.

Jobbeschreibung

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

Demonstrate the Science. Shape the Solution. Accelerate the Win.

Position Summary

At Waters, our Instrument Technical Sales Specialists are strategic technical consultants who help customers solve complex scientific challenges while driving commercial success. Operating at the intersection of scientific expertise, customer insight, consultative selling, and commercial execution, you will partner closely with Account Managers to influence purchasing decisions and position Waters as the trusted partner of choice.

This is more than a technical support role. It is a highly visible, customer-facing position where you will lead technical discovery, shape solution strategies, and guide customers through complex buying decisions. By combining deep scientific knowledge with a consultative and customer-centric approach, you will uncover customer needs, develop impactful solutions, and drive meaningful scientific and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical credibility and a passion for working directly with customers. They enjoy building relationships, influencing decisions, solving complex problems, and contributing to commercial success. While scientific expertise is foundational, this role offers a unique opportunity to further develop commercial acumen, consultative selling skills, and business impact. Instrument sales opportunities often involve longer sales cycles, multiple decision-makers, technical evaluations, competitive displacement opportunities, and capital approval processes. Success requires strategic thinking, persistence, strong customer engagement, and the ability to build momentum throughout complex customer buying journeys.

This is a high-impact opportunity for scientific professionals who want to remain close to the science while playing a direct role in shaping customer outcomes, driving growth, and winning business.

Role Purpose

As part of the Waters Biosciences Division, drive instrument revenue growth by providing technical leadership throughout the sales cycle. Lead consultative customer engagements, shape solution strategies, and influence technical and business stakeholders, and position Waters technologies as the preferred solution for customer success.

Core Competencies

Customer-Centric Mindset

Builds trusted relationships through deep understanding of customer goals, challenges, and workflows.

Delivers solutions that create measurable scientific and business value.

Champions customer success while balancing commercial objectives.

Consultative Selling & Influence

Uncovers both stated and unstated customer needs through thoughtful discovery.

Aligns technical solutions with customer priorities and desired outcomes.

Influences decisions through credibility, insight, and value-based discussions.

Scientific & Technical Expertise

Demonstrates deep scientific knowledge and technical credibility.

Applies application expertise to solve complex customer challenges.

Simplifies technical concepts and translates them into customer value.

Commercial Acumen

Understands how technical solutions contribute to business outcomes and revenue growth.

Partners effectively with Account Managers to develop and execute winning strategies.

Contributes to territory growth and commercial success.

Opportunity Leadership

Drives momentum through complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities.

Maintains focus and engagement throughout longer sales cycles.

Operates with accountability, urgency, and a results-or