Remote Life-Science Sales Associate – University Accounts

Thomas Scientific; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

HSA

Job summary

Thomas Scientific is seeking a Sales Associate to manage Yale University accounts and drive growth across scientific lab supplies, equipment, chemicals, and safety items. You will work remotely from a home office in the United States, handling face-to-face, phone, and email communications to win and expand business.

The role requires a BA/BS, 1–3 years of sales experience, and familiarity with the life sciences market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 1–3 years of sales experience preferred.
• Prior life science market and/or university sales experience helpful.
• Proficient with computer hardware, business software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents and regulations.
• Good human relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customers face-to-face to solicit orders and grow accounts; phone and email as needed.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
• Manage review and completion of RFP/RFQ bid opportunities.
• Study data on new products to develop sales approaches.
• Identify customers’ goals and propose company solutions.
• Prepare and analyze data on supplies and equipment preferred by customers.
• Advise customers on product selections based on technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate products using samples or catalogs and highlight features.
• Quote prices and credit terms; prepare sales contracts.
• Estimate delivery dates based on manufacturer lead times.
• Investigate and resolve delivery problems.
• Prepare sales reports and maintain expense accounts.
• Use ERP system daily for data entry and account management.
• Prepare weekly status reports on accounts.
• Meet weekly in-person meeting goals and respond to emails within one business day.
• Write business plans and provide updates as needed.
• Present quarterly results and activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Life science market

Independent work

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)

Tools

ERP system

Office software

Job description

Thomas Scientific is seeking a Sales Associate to manage Yale University accounts and drive growth across scientific lab supplies, equipment, chemicals, and safety items. You will work remotely from a home office in the United States, handling face-to-face, phone, and email communications to win and expand business.

The role requires a BA/BS, 1–3 years of sales experience, and familiarity with the life sciences market.