External Product Specialist Life Science

strongJoin our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. /strong 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. p pWe 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. strong /p br /strongThe Opportunity: /strongpWe are “Avantor”, a Fortune 500 company, leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the BioPharma, healthcare, education government, and advanced technologies applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. /p pWe are currently looking for an External Product Specialist for our Life Science Product Portfolio to join our business on a full time basis. Your role territory will cover the North region of the Netherlands. /p pIn your role, you will support our Account Managers by providing specialist product support for our Life Science portfolio of products at our BioPharma customers. /p pWhat you'll do on a typical day /p pPromote and sell our Life Science portfolio of products both directly to our customers and through our Account Managers. /ppProvide technical and product support to account managers. /ppProvide weekly reports to your Sales Manager and maintain customer data, showing visits attended, prospects, and other tasks. /p pWhat you'll need to be successful at Avantor /p pKnowledge of Life Science Products is essential /ppExtensive sales experience or relevant occupational experience to ensure maximisation of sales opportunities and growth. Any major or key account management experience is desirable. /ppExcellent Dutch and English (verbal and written) communication skills as you will be communicating with various stakeholders both internally and externally /ppStrong IT skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office package and good report writing ability /p

What you'll do
ulliDevelop and grow a portfolio of Life Sciences customers across the South Netherlands territory, with responsibility for both existing business and new customer acquisition. /liliIdentify, qualify and develop new commercial opportunities through active prospecting, customer visits, networking, scientific events and other relevant channels. /liliUnderstand customers' scientific applications, workflows and challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions from our Life Sciences portfolio. /liliBuild strong relationships with researchers, laboratory managers, procurement teams and other relevant customer stakeholders. /liliPrepare commercial proposals, negotiate pricing and commercial conditions, and follow up on customer projects. /liliWork closely with Account Managers to develop strategic customers and identify cross-selling and growth opportunities. /liliCollaborate with our technical support, marketing, customer service and other internal teams to provide a strong customer experience. /li /ul br /What you'll need to be successfulullistrongEducation: /strong A Master's degree or equivalent higher education in Life Sciences, such as Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related scientific discipline. A combined scientific and commercial background would also be relevant. A strongPhD in a Life Sciences discipline is considered an advantage /strong. /Experience working with research laboratories or Life Sciences customers would be a strong advantage. /strong Good understanding of Life Sciences research environments, ideally including cell biology, molecular biology and/or protein analysis. /lilistrongCommunication: /strong Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage both scientific and commercial stakeholders. /lilistrongLanguages: /strong Excellent strongDutch and English /strong, both written and spoken, as the role requires regular communication with customers as well as an international internal and supplier network. /strong Comfortable working with CRM systems and standard Microsoft Office applications. /p pWe are offering a competitive salary, 7 month contract that will be extended after a successful performance review, company car, car allowance, along with a bonus scheme and other benefits. /ppWe are currently looking for an strongExternal Product Specialist
- Life Sciences /strong to join our strongVWR Life Sciences team /strong on a full-time basis, covering the strongSouth region of the Netherlands /strong. /p pAre you passionate about Life Sciences, customer engagement and business development? In this field-based role, you will be responsible for developing and growing