Sales Representative II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision plan

120+ hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Illinois is seeking a Sales Representative II to drive revenue growth by developing strategic customer relationships and promoting our scientific portfolio. You will implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and deliver excellent customer support in a collaborative environment.

The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, CRM proficiency (Salesforce), and the ability to travel up to 70% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of sales experience preferred, ideally in scientific/laboratory industry or equivalent.
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn complex product applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Implement sales strategies and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide excellent support to help customers achieve their goals and promote Thermo Fisher's portfolio.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Territory management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sales Representative II, where you'll support revenue growth and contribute to serving science. You'll develop and maintain strategic relationships with customers while promoting our comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and provide excellent support to help customers achieve their goals. This role offers the chance to represent a leader in scientific solutions while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related scientific field
• 2 years of sales experience preferred, ideally in scientific/laboratory industry, or equivalent laboratory experience
• Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to learn complex product applications and workflows
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong territory management and strategic account planning capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing effective sales strategies
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 70% within assigned territory
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills based on territory needs
• Demonstrated commitment to Thermo Fisher's core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $52,600.00–$78,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.