Sales Representative (Stanford/South Bay)

Avantor; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor | VWR is seeking a dedicated and high-energy Sales Representative to support Education and Medical Research Sales in the San Jose and Santa Cruz academic markets. As a field-based role, you will build relationships with researchers, learn their needs, and tailor Avantor's portfolio to enable discovery.

This position requires consultative, solutions-oriented selling, strong account management, and the ability to travel and manage multiple accounts.

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor | VWR is looking for a dedicated and high energy Sales Representative to maintain and advance our Education and Medical Research Sales Efforts.

As a field-based Sales Representative, you'll be out in San Jose and Santa Cruz academic markets every day, building relationships with researchers, learning what drives their work, and helping them find the right tools to advance discovery. Through a consultative, solutions-oriented approach, you’ll tailor Avantor's broad portfolio to meet each customer’s unique needs - becoming a trusted partner in their scientific journey.

This role extends far beyond traditional sales and requires strong account and business management skills. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, creativity, and