Avantor Performance Material

Sales Representative

Avantor Performance Material • $86K — $146K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business preferred
  • 5+ years of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-based selling environment required
  • Candidates located near Boston area preferred
  • 30–50% travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events required
  • Proven track record of new business development and growth achievement

Responsibilities

  • Own revenue performance for an assigned territory, achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Drive new customer acquisition through active prospecting and lead generation
  • Execute the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposals, and negotiations
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM and digital tools
  • Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs and recommending solutions
  • Expand NuSil’s footprint within existing accounts by identifying upsell opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support opportunity development

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity for significant travel to industry events and customer sites
  • Engagement with high-visibility accounts
  • Potential for mentorship and leadership roles within the team
  • Access to a broad product portfolio and market segments
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

The Sales Representative is a growth-focused role responsible for driving new business acquisition and expanding NuSil’s presence in the medical device industry within an assigned territory. This role emphasizes hunting, consultative selling, and business development, while also growing strategic relationships with existing customers. The Sales Representative manages the full sales cycle—from prospecting through close—by identifying customer needs, positioning NuSil’s value proposition, and delivering solution-based offerings that drive revenue growth.

Manages a portfolio of large, high-visibility, and strategically important accounts. Focuses on long-term customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth. Executes high-level engagement strategies for complex, high-value accounts, typically at a national or regional scale. Leads strategic projects that support customer success and align with company objectives. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to shape decisions that impact key accounts. Applies strong commercial insight and relationship management expertise to influence account-level outcomes and support strategic planning within the department. May serve as a mentor or informal leader within the account management function.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business preferred
  • Experience: 5+ years of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-based selling environment required
  • Location: Candidates located near Boston area preferred
  • Travel: This position operates remotely, from a home office, and requires 30–50% travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events.

 

Who you are:

  • Proven track record of new business development and growth achievement.
  • Demonstrated success prospecting, closing, and growing revenue in technical or complex selling environments.
  • Experience selling into technical, scientific, manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, or advanced materials markets strongly preferred.
  • Strong commercial mindset, growth oriented, with the ability to prospect, open doors, and close new business.
  • Ability to engage and influence business owners, engineers, technical leaders, and executive decision-makers.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and strategic selling capabilities within complex customer organizations.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize high-impact activities within a territory.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce.com) and digital/social selling tools.
  • Comfort translating technical information into clear business value propositions.
  • Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

 

How you will thrive and create an impact:

  • Own revenue performance for an assigned territory, consistently achieving or exceeding sales and growth targets.
  • Drive new customer acquisition through active prospecting, lead generation, inbound lead responsiveness, and pipeline management across assigned markets and territory.
  • Own and execute the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, and closing.
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM and digital prospecting tools (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
  • Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, technical requirements, and application challenges; recommend NuSil solutions aligned to customer R&D, production, and quality requirements.
  • Develop and execute territory and account growth plans focused on revenue expansion, new opportunities, and sales metrics attainment.
  • Establish accurate forecasts and deliver annual revenue targets, including targeted growth from new business.
  • Position and promote NuSil’s broad product portfolio and solutions across multiple applications and market segments.
  • Expand NuSil’s footprint within existing accounts by identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities aligned with evolving customer needs.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Management, Marketing, Research & Development, Product Management, Planning and Operations to support opportunity development and execution.
  • Represent NuSil at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
  • Continuously monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
  • Serve as a voice of the customer by communicating application requirements, market trends, and competitive insights to internal teams.
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction while prioritizing growth-oriented activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

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About Avantor Performance Material

Avantor is a leading provider of mission-critical products & services to customers in the life sciences & applied materials industries.

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Size
13,500 employees
Market Cap
$13.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$116.6 million
Founded
1904
5 Year Trend
+60.6%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
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