Sales Specialist - Life Sciences

"We set science in motion to create a better world" - and we've been doing so for over 100 years!

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

If you want to help us solve the world’s most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development – you belong here, with us. 

As a Sales Specialist - Life Sciences at Avantor, you will be responsible for generating growth opportunities in Norway with our existing and new customers.

Please note, that this is a temporary position limited for 1 year as a maternity leave cover.

What we’re looking for:

• Completed studies in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a comparable scientific education
• Experience in the laboratory is an advantage
• Experience in selling similar products (> 2 years)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and enjoyment in dealing with customers
• Sales and negotiation skills with a strong closing ability
• Entrepreneurial and independent thinking and acting
• Problem-solving and decision-making competence
• Very good Norwegian and good English skills
• Driver's license B

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Managing existing customers and acquiring new contacts in the life sciences sector
• Advising and selling our life sciences product range
• Launching products, promoting sales, and increasing the sales of our comprehensive product portfolio
• Responsibility for revenue and margins
• Conducting analyses and reporting to the sales management
• Supporting key account/account managers and collaborating with the entire internal team

What we offer:

• Company car
• Social benefits
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Good working atmosphere

Avantor Sciences is a company that promotes equal opportunities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees are crucial to the well-being we create in our world. Therefore, we focus on building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We ensure that every employee has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and shape the evolving culture.

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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!

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. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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