Sales Representative - Kentucky Territory

Midland Scientific, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Scientific-East is seeking an ambitious Sales Representative who will be responsible for pursuing new sales opportunities as well as providing excellent sales support to current and future customers within their territory. The territory will cover the state of Kentucky and will require travel to Omaha, NE for training periodically.

Midland Scientific-East is a leading competitor in our industry due to our creative solutions to serving customers, along with a powerful team of Sales Reps

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; biology/chemistry or supply chain background preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Customer-focused mindset and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Some laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new sales opportunities through relationship building, referrals, and in-person calls.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Generate quotes, proposals, and follow up on opportunities.
• Provide responsive, proactive customer support.
• Attend sales meetings and product training sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Prospecting

Networking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Biology/Chemistry or Supply Chain background preferred

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Midland Scientific-East is seeking an ambitious Sales Representative who will be responsible for pursuing new sales opportunities as well as providing excellent sales support to current and future customers within their territory. This sales territory will cover the state of Kentucky and will be required to travel to Omaha, NE for training periodically.

Midland Scientific is a leading competitor in our industry due to our creative solutions to serving customers, along with a powerful team of Sales Reps and support staff. We place a high value on quality, trust of our team members, integrity and honesty, innovation, and the confidence of our customers. This position is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives in an independent, entrepreneurial environment and is driven by relationship-building and business development.

Brief Overview of an Outside Sales Representative’s Job Functions

• Pursue new sales opportunities through relationship building, prospecting, referrals, networking, trade shows, and in-person sales calls


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers


• Generate and follow up on quotes, proposals, and sales opportunities


• Provide exceptional customer support through responsiveness, consistency, and proactive communication


• Identify customer needs and recommend innovative laboratory and scientific supply solutions


• Maintain regular communication with Midland Scientific leadership and support teams


• Attend periodic sales meetings and product training sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in Biology/Chemistry or Supply Chain Management is preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communicator


• Positive attitude with a customer-focused mindset


• Self-motivated professional that consistently shows initiative


• Strong ability to work independently


• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills


• Some laboratory experience is preferred.