Senior Materials Characterization Sales Specialist (Remote)

PerkinElmer; Kentucky; Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s Materials Characterization portfolio seeks a results-driven Senior Sales Specialist. This field-remote role covers IL, WI and KY, requiring travel about 60% and strong technical selling in molecular spectroscopy and thermal analysis instruments.

You will manage new accounts and expand market share, maintain CRM opportunities, collaborate with regional teams, and present PerkinElmer capabilities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate with 5-8 years in materials science, chemistry or related field, or graduate degree with 3-5 years.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% across IL, WI, KY territory.
• Proficient in consultative selling of capital equipment and CRM usage.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales volume by executing regional sales plans and managing accounts.
• Develop and implement business plans with territory management and forecasting.
• Cultivate partnerships and provide customer-focused solutions using product knowledge.
• Collaborate with regional sales, service teams, and product specialists to ensure service quality.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Technical selling

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Materials Science or Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

PerkinElmer’s Materials Characterization portfolio seeks a results-driven Senior Sales Specialist. This field-remote role covers IL, WI and KY, requiring travel about 60% and strong technical selling in molecular spectroscopy and thermal analysis instruments.

You will manage new accounts and expand market share, maintain CRM opportunities, collaborate with regional teams, and present PerkinElmer capabilities.