Sales Specialist

LGC

Sales Specialist providing technical sales support for Reference Materials and Analytical Standards at LGC Standards. Responsible for account management and collaboration with internal sales resources to achieve targets.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage accounts in assigned area, present LGC Standards products to new/existing customers in various industries.
Identify and close new prospect opportunities generated from a combination of prospecting and qualification from marketing-provided and self-generated leads.
Collaborate with LGC Standard’s sales resources (specialists, customer service, etc.) to drive impactful customer experience.
Use LGC’s sales tools and virtual capabilities to prospect, nurture and close opportunities, and conduct ongoing territory planning.
Meet sales targets in a specific region, using collaborators to secure sales from both new and current customers.
Work with marketing to launch new products and stay informed of competitor trends and activities.
Efficiently handle territory by strategically covering and engaging with key account collaborators: end users, procurement, and influential individuals.
Own the overall distribution relationship within the territory to include high impact activities, business reviews, specialist support and training.
Manage effective pricing strategies to include – but not limited to – contracts and customer specific pricing: renewals, negotiations, and implementations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Scientific background in Analytical Chemistry - Inorganic and/or Organic Chemistry, Chemical Synthesis.
Formal qualification in an applicable field: Pharmaceutical, Life Science/Biotech, Environmental/Food/Life sciences, Industrial science etc.
Experience in meeting/exceeding sales targets, preferably with business-to-business sales experience will be advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and implementing project plans.
Proven ability to establish collaborative relationships at all appropriate customer role levels.
Located in Midwest region and ability to travel up to 20% of time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K matching for US Employees
Paid Holidays, which include floating days and a holiday shutdown in December.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the CDN, TRC and LGC networks.
Corporate Discount Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Analytical ChemistryInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryChemical SynthesisProject PlanningSales Target AchievementBusiness-to-Business Sales

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingNegotiationCustomer Service

Certifications

Formal Qualification in Pharmaceutical ScienceFormal Qualification in Life Science/BiotechFormal Qualification in Environmental ScienceFormal Qualification in Industrial Science