Sales Representative

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Sales Representative for VWR consulting and selling a large portfolio of science products to higher education. Engage with clients and maintain relationships to ensure satisfaction and growth.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeAuburn • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,150 - $100,740 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong consultative selling skills, effectively managing customer relationships and sales pipelines while leveraging analytical abilities to develop strategic business plans. Possesses a scientific background and experience in a complex sales environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty through tailored solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic Territory Business PlanningAnalytical SkillsScientific Background

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Hard Skills

Sales Pipeline ManagementProposal DevelopmentRetention StrategiesSales Growth AchievementProduct Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam Interaction SkillsTime ManagementIndependent Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamsCRM SystemsQlikSense

Industry Keywords

Laboratory EnvironmentResearch EnvironmentDistribution ExperienceCustomer SatisfactionValue Proposition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements
Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes
Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans and strategies for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment
Manage VWR's vast product portfolio and execute and implement company defined sales and marketing strategies
Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline
Develop and deliver proposals to customers by illustrating VWR's value proposition
Expand VWR's role with existing customers by developing retention strategies
Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers
Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent/applicable experience required
Prefer 2-5 years of experience working in a complex sales environment
Microsoft Office, specifically Teams with preference for experience in CRM systems and QlikSense
Preference given to those who have worked in a laboratory or research environment and/or with distribution experience and a scientific background
Bachelor’s degree within the sciences
Excellent communication and team interaction skills
Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account
Ability to understand individual customer operations
Willingness to travel to customer locations minimum 4 days a week; must have a valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days annually
Eligible for volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave