Field Sales Specialist – Life Science (w/m/d)

Avantor · N/A, Austria

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VWR, part of Avantor, seeks a field sales specialist for life science products across Austria. The role combines customer engagement, new business development, and sales strategy execution in the laboratory and life science sector, with significant travel and hybrid work.

What they're looking for

Degree or training in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or equivalent)
Laboratory experience and/or prior life science product sales experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with customer focus
Sales negotiation expertise and results-driven closing ability
Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and modern IT tools
Fluent German and good English; Austrian residency required
Valid driver's license and autonomous, entrepreneurial work style

What you'll be doing

Advise new and existing customers on life science solutions and identify sales opportunities
Develop and execute sales initiatives and strategies with regional teams
Train sales staff on products and represent the company at industry events and exhibitions
Drive revenue growth through customer acquisition and cross-selling within product portfolios
Support marketing activities with suppliers and manage customer relationships across Austria

Compensation€49,000 base salary, with potential increases based on qualifications and experience

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