Philly Academic Life Sciences Sales Specialist

Avantor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a field-based Sales Representative to support and grow partnerships with universities and academic research institutions in the Philadelphia market. You will develop relationships with researchers, procurement teams, and institutional stakeholders, delivering solutions from Avantor's portfolio.

Success comes from a consultative sales approach, strategic account planning, and disciplined CRM usage to forecast and expand opportunities while traveling daily within the territory.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage customer relationships, priorities, and territory activities.
• Travel throughout the Philadelphia market and meet customers onsite during the work week.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of sales, account management, business development, or related commercial roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with universities and academic institutions in the Philadelphia market.
• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business opportunities while expanding existing relationships.
• Create account strategies focused on retaining and growing market share.
• Utilize CRM data and insights to guide planning, forecasting, and opportunity development.
• Sell consultatively by understanding customer objectives and connecting them to Avantor solutions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Avantor is seeking a field-based Sales Representative to support and grow partnerships with universities and academic research institutions in the Philadelphia market. You will develop relationships with researchers, procurement teams, and institutional stakeholders, delivering solutions from Avantor's portfolio.

Success comes from a consultative sales approach, strategic account planning, and disciplined CRM usage to forecast and expand opportunities while traveling daily within the territory.