The Opportunity:Avantor is looking for a dedicated and high energy Sales Representative to maintain and advance our local Education & Medical Research efforts!This role will be a full-time position based in and around Seattle. You will have the opportunity to consultatively sell Avantor's large portfolio of products and services to a diverse set up current and prospective clients. If you have a passion for science and enjoy interacting with professionals both as clients and peers - let's talk!What we are looking forEducation: College degree or equivalent/applicable experience requiredExperience: Prefer 2-5 years of experience working in a complex sales environment, where multiple people are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approachCollaboration Tool: Microsoft Office, specifically Teams with preference for experience in Salesforce or ClikviewPreferred Qualifications:Preference given to those who have worked in a laboratory or research environment and/or with distribution experience and a scientific backgroundBachelor's degree within the sciencesExcellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and staffAbility to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makersAbility to work independently and successfully manage time and territoryExcellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an accountAbility to understand individual customer operationsWillingness to travel to customer locations minimum 3 days a weekHow you will thrive and create an impactSell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions Avantor can offer their business.Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes.Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans and strategies for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.Manage Avantor's vast product portfolio and execute and implement company defined sales and marketing strategies.Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating Avantor's value proposition.Expand Avantor's role with existing customers by developing retention strategies illustrating Avantor's value proposition in conjunction with evolving customer requirements.Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers.Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability.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