Remote Life-Science Sales Specialist — Boston

Thomas Scientific; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k & ER Match

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thomas Scientific is seeking a dynamic Sales Professional in the Boston area to drive new business with face-to-face meetings, phone and email outreach, and targeted lead generation.

Requirements include a BA/BS, 1–3 years in sales, prior life science or university sales exposure, and strong computer skills. You will manage RFPs, analyze product data, and present solutions to customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) preferred
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
• Prior experience with the life science market and/or university sales helpful
• Proficient use of computer hardware, business software, and other common office equipment required
• Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Good human relation skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customers primarily face-to-face to solicit orders and grow business; phone and email also used.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads from multiple sources.
• Manage review and completion of RFP/RFQ bid opportunities.
• Study data describing new products to develop sales approach.
• Identify customers' goals and problems and provide company solutions.
• Compile and analyze data on supplies, equipment and chemicals preferred by customers.
• Advise customers of products for given need based on product knowledge.
• Demonstrate products using samples or catalogs and highlight features.
• Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders/POs.
• Estimate delivery dates based on lead times and schedules.
• Investigate and resolve delivery problems for customers.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and maintain expense accounts.
• Use ERP system daily for data entry of customer and sales information.
• Provide weekly reports on account status.
• Meet weekly in-person meetings and respond to emails within one business day.
• Write business plans and updates as needed.
• Present quarterly results and activity updates.

Skills

Sales experience

Life science market

University sales

Computer skills

Independent work

Analytical reading

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thomas Scientific is seeking a dynamic Sales Professional in the Boston area to drive new business with face-to-face meetings, phone and email outreach, and targeted lead generation.

Requirements include a BA/BS, 1–3 years in sales, prior life science or university sales exposure, and strong computer skills. You will manage RFPs, analyze product data, and present solutions to customers in a fast-paced environment.