The Opportunity:

Job Summary Avantor® is a leading global provider of integrated, tailored solutions for the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Strengthened by the recent acquisition of VWR, the Company is a trusted partner to customers and suppliers from discovery to delivery. With operations in more than 30 countries and a diverse portfolio that includes more than four million products, Avantor enables customer success through
innovation, cGMP manufacturing and comprehensive service offerings. Collectively, we set science in motion to create a better world.

Avantor is seeking an Business Development Representative (M/F/D). In this role, you will relentlessly develop strong, sustainable relationships with your customer base, primarily by telephone and video calls but also face to face, utilising your extensive knowledge of our product portfolio to build long term solutions unique to each customer and their requirements.

This is a full-time permanent position. Ideally, you’ll be based close to our office in Dublin but we are offering this role with the hybrid working arrangement with 2 days based in our Ballycoolin Office. Next to an attractive salary, we offer an annual performance bonus, 25 days holidays and a company pension & healthcare scheme. Interested? Let’s talk!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00

What we’re looking for

Education: A degree in a Science related subject to help your understanding of our portfolio, which includes chemicals, consumables, general life science products, chromatography solutions, Safety & PPE etc would be an advantage

Experience: Previous business development, account management experience

Preferred qualifications:

Strong organisation skills: you will manage a variety of different customers at different stages in the sales cycle while communicating with various other internal stakeholdersOutstanding communication skills: you will need the confidence to be proactive and use influencing/negotiation skills to drive conversations and relationships forwardsCommercial understanding of the market, potential competition, pricing, and discount structures would be beneficialExperience using a CRM

How you will thrive and create an impact

Utilise our internal network of product experts and our extensive catalogue of products to support you in designing relevant product packages for our customers, always looking for ways to increase our competitive advantage and drive customer satisfactionDevelop customer relationships by setting up regular calls and face to face meetings, aiming to maintain and progress the opportunity for sales and profitabilityMake outbound calls to leads to create opportunities for selling the Avantor product portfolio – ensuring a true understanding of the customer’s needs and tailoring a solutionEnhance your pipeline of prospects and opportunities through appropriate planning and forecasting to accurately achieve and exceed achieve set targetsDemonstrate strategic agility in your approach to customers and projects and implement agreed strategies across your network of existing accounts and new prospects

 

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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