Regional Sales Manager (Remote) - Illinios #ESF9612

COA Network Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Mentorship

Innovative work

ESG values

Job summary

COA Network Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Regional Sales Manager with a scientific background to grow territory and expand relationships across academia, biotech, pharma, and industrial markets.

The ideal candidate blends strong science knowledge with outstanding communication and relationship-building, traveling within the region to develop new business opportunities and support customers end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field required or higher.
• Experience in chemical/biotech/pharma/life sciences industries.
• Proven customer-facing experience in scientific sales or business development.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Drive territory sales growth and revenue targets for the biochemistry product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic, biotech, pharma, and industrial customers.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Respond to inquiries on products, pricing, availability, and technical information.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts.
• Collect market intelligence and analyze customer feedback.
• Attend conferences and industry events to network.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support satisfaction and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

• Rapid career growth in a global R&D hub!
• People-first culture with mentorship built in!
• Innovative work in drug discovery and delivery!
• Strong ESG values: remote work, childcare, DEI!
• Clubs, events, and travel to build real connection!
• Annual bonuses, paid holidays, and full benefits!
• Global stability with high client demand and scale!

What's in it for you?!

• Rapid career growth in a global R&D hub!
• People-first culture with mentorship built in!
• Innovative work in drug discovery and delivery!
• Strong ESG values: remote work, childcare, DEI!
• Clubs, events, and travel to build real connection!
• Annual bonuses, paid holidays, and full benefits!
• Global stability with high client demand and scale!

If that's you, let's talk!

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Pay: Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits

Job Description

Summary:

This role is ideal for a scientifically minded sales professional who combines strong relationship-building skills with a passion for supporting the life sciences industry. As a Regional Sales Manager, you will drive territory growth by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships across academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. The ideal candidate possesses a strong scientific foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage a regional sales territory while serving as a trusted advisor to customers.

What You'll Do:

• Drive territory sales growth and achieve revenue targets for the biochemistry product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, and industrial customers.
• Conduct regular customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and technical information.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Attend scientific conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and industry networking events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support customer satisfaction, order fulfillment, and marketing initiatives.

Experience You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline is required.
• Experience within the chemical, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Proven customer-facing experience in scientific sales, business development, technical support, or account management.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Requirement: Must be based in New England region preferably in Boston, MA