The Opportunity:

Avantor is hiring! We are seeking a detail-oriented, team collaborator to join our team as a Lab Furniture Sales Specialist, supporting Houston and N. Texas territory . The Furniture Specialist is a self-starter that works collaboratively with local sales representatives, under limited supervision, to work with existing and new customers across many segments (pharma, healthcare, commercial, electronics manufacturing, education, research, etc) to outfit their laboratory space with a myriad of laboratory furnishings. This is a highly active position that requires interacting with higher level decision makers, along with the architects, corporate real estate brokers, and general contractors. 

If you are an energetic professional who is interested in joining a world class sales organization – let’s talk!

The team

Avantor’s Lab Furniture Sales team works within the matrix of general sales representatives, supply partners, operations, project managers, and customer service teams to deliver complete furniture solutions.  This includes going from concept to installation of laboratory furnishings in renovations, expansions, tenant improvements, or similar projects.  Other providers can deliver a lab, but delivering one that is versatile, flexible, and ready for science, takes a foundation and expertise that can be uniquely found here at Avantor and within your team.

What we’re looking for  

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience

Experience: 5+ years sales experience, preferably in construction material sales, systems furniture, or other furnishings.  Space planning and/or construction renovation experience preferred.          

Technical: Familiarity with products in CSI divisions 10, 11, 12

Preferred Qualifications:  

Advanced Excel and analytical skills

Experience working a complex/matrix environment

Salesforce and SAP experience

Project Management and ability to use AutoCAD/Revit

Experience developing business relationships with owners and executive level decision makers, along with architects, engineers, general contractors, facilities managers, and EH&S personnel.

Experience building a business case and delivering ROI to all levels within an organization (including C-suite)

How you will thrive and create an impact  

Be a self-starter that exhibits drive, judgement, and influence; is motivated, recognizes opportunities, communicates ideas and acts with little direction in a fluid and matrixed environment

Understand customer needs through relationship building and interpersonal skills while asking clarifying questions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of solutions

Build and lead our strategy deliver our strategic portfolio with customers across various markets.

Pitch value proposition to potential customers using our Design Showroom, Revit tools, web platforms

Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements and the impact to financials

Maintain strong external partnerships with manufacturers and extended selling teams

Exhibit curiosity both with customers and within the Avantor team

Ability to travel 30% (customer sites, meetings, overnights, etc.)

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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