Sales Associate

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a collaborative Sales Associate to foster partnerships with Higher Education customers, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

This role will be a full-time position based in the San Diego area.

What We're Looking For

Education : Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience

Experience : Minimum 1-2 years professional experience is required

Collaboration Tool : Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required

Preferred Qualifications :

• Inside or Outside Sales Experience
• Experience working in a Lab
• Business to Business (B2B) or Distribution Sales Experience
• C4C or Qlikview experience

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

The Sales Associate will work independently and is responsible for selling products and / or services to education accounts. They are instrumental in identifying new and potential customers to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and / or account. Activities include negotiation, closing the sale, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and / or services and maintaining effective agreements.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency : The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $66,100.00 - $110,200.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement : We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.