Sales Specialist, Food Quality and Performance Testing Segment (Field Remote - Western US)

PerkinElmer; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer seeks a results‑oriented Sales Specialist for the Food Quality and Performance Testing segment, covering the Western US from remote locations (CA/CO). You will hunt for new customers and nurture existing ones, driving revenue for capital equipment in the food laboratory testing space.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of sales experience, and a track record of meeting a $2M+ annual quota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of sales experience.
• 3+ years of sales experience in the food laboratory testing industry.
• Proven ability to carry and deliver a sales quota over $2M annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge of the portfolio serving food markets.
• Create and execute a strategic plan to grow revenue in food testing equipment.
• Manage territory including prospecting and maintaining relationships with food processors and testing accounts.
• Conduct seminars and presentations to drive interest and close deals.
• Maintain a healthy sales funnel with accurate forecasts and convert to revenue to meet quotas.
• Travel as needed; up to 50% travel and valid driver’s license required.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSales Specialist, Food Quality and Performance Testing Segment (Field Remote - Western US)

Location(s) US Remote - CA, US Remote - CO

Job Description

Job Overview PerkinElmer is looking for a motivated, experienced sales professional to accelerate our growth of our Perten and Delta laboratory instrumentation which tests quality and performance in the Food Industry. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to successfully drive sales growth through hunting for new customers and nurturing existing customers.

Our Team

The Food Sales Team represents PerkinElmer’s portfolio of instrumentation including near-infrared, process NIR, and rheology, calling on human and pet food processors and manufacturers. The ideal candidate will manage a territory which includes travel throughout the region, serving our customer base, and bring significant growth by prospecting and penetrating new accounts. We are asking that the individual be highly motivated, have a team mentality for achievement, and have a willingness to learn new methods and technologies. Ideally the candidate will have at least three years of sales experience of capital equipment to food customers, and the motivation to succeed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a strong, working technical knowledge of the portfolio of products serving food markets.
• Develop, implement and execute a strategic business plan to grow PerkinElmer’s revenue in food testing capital equipment in the assigned territory.
• Responsible for all aspects of territory management, including prospecting, establishing and maintaining relationships in food processors and food testing accounts, and closing deals with new and existing customers.
• Conduct effective seminars and presentations.
• Manage and maintain a healthy funnel of opportunities, provide accurate forecasts, and successfully convert the funnel to revenue to meet the territory sales quota.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of results.
• This position does require a willingness to travel and 50% will be overnight.
• You must also possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• While this covers a vast territory the ideal candidate would be located in the Colorado or California area.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years sales experience
• 3+ years of sales experience in the food laboratory testing industry.
• Proven ability to carry and deliver a sales quota over $2M annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships at a high level within large strategic accounts.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and energetic with a results-focused approach to achieving daily goals/activities.
• Aptitude to learn new systems and retain technical information.

Critical Skills

• Excellent customer service skills complimented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to remains in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Frequently require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
• Regularly move or lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $80,000 to $95,000 plus commissions. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.