Laboratory Furniture Specialist

This established position will be responsible for the daily promotion of suppliers and products within the VWR Furniture portfolio. What we’re looking for:

BS degree in construction science or related scientific area preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred Experience: 3-5 years sales experience preferred Construction sales a plus Divisions 10, 11, 12 a plus Travel: This is a customer facing role, with an expectation of meeting with customers 5 days per week.

Ability to understand architectural plans and specifications; prepare material take-offs; and estimate costs. Experience in project management and ability to use AutoCAD is a plus. Be a proactive individual, as well as have solid communication, organizational, time-management, and PC skills Be a self-starter that is quickly motivated, effectively implements programs, recognizes opportunities, communicates ideas, and acts with little direction in a fluid and matrixed environment Willing to travel overnight Willing to travel to customer locations minimum 3 days a week; must hold valid driver’s license   How you will thrive and create an impact: Sell entire VWR Lab Design and Furniture product portfolio within the Eastern PA, Southern NJ and upstate NY Territory. Assist customers with the design and product selection for building out their lab space in all market segments (Educational/Medical Research, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Production, Healthcare). Identify leads. Identify and close both transactional everyday furniture opportunities, and full lab renovation and expansion projects. Train VWR general reps on all aspects of the furniture program and motivate them to sell target product areas. Communicate effectively with VWR sales reps, customers, suppliers, estimators, designers, project coordinators and installers. Help manage Furniture portfolio in local area, and ensure effective communication to sales reps, sales managers, and area vice presidents of sales goals, trends, and performance, in support of local sales growth plans. Ensure that VWR Furniture Program is the best-in-class. Assume overall territory ownership, along with VWR general sales reps and management team by attending regional meetings, strategy sessions, key account blitzes and on-site technical seminar. Perform other duties as assigned.   #LI-Remote   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 $61,600.00 - $104,937.50 This reflects base salary. This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity (“TCO”) for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the