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The Opportunity Avantor is looking for a dedicated and high energy Life Science Specialist to maintain and advance our local Life Science sales in workflows related to Genomics, Proteomics, and Cell Biology. This role will be a full-time position based in the Greater Calgary Area with travel and responsibility for business in Alberta and Manitoba. You will have the opportunity to consultatively sell Avantors large portfolio of Life Science products and services to a diverse group of current and prospective clients. If you have a passion for science and enjoy interacting with professionals both as clients and peers, lets talk! What we are looking for Masters or PhD in Life Sciences area preferred Minimum BSc degree in a Life Science area and/or equivalent work experience required. 2-3 years of Life Science research/lab experience required. Excellent people skills in communicating and collaborating with customers, manufacturing reps, management team members, and internal divisions Portfolio Marketing other. Ability to carry on highly technical conversations related to Life Science workflows Genomics, Proteomics, and Cell Biology with business owners and decision makers. Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint with preference for experience with CRM programs. Holder of a valid Drivers License in good standing. Willingness to travel to customer locations minimum 3 days a week with some overnight travel. Canadian Sales associates are required to travel to the United States for annual sales conferences and occasional training sessions. How you will thrive and create an impact Sell consultatively our entire VWR Life Science product portfolio with emphasis on Life Science workflows Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology, and biomarke suppliers. Identify and assist in the process of converting competitive Life Science products to items available from VWR and our distributors. Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering Life Science workflow solutions to customers by illustrating Avantors value proposition. Train and motivate the VWR general Sales Reps to sell target Life Science workflow product areas Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology. Assume overall territory ownership of Life Science Sales along with VWR general Sales Reps and management team by attending and hosting regional meetings strategy sessions key account blitzes on-site technical seminars equipment demonstrations and Life Science focused vendor shows. Ensure that VWR Life Science program is the best-in-class. Demonstrate Avantors mission and uphold the Avantor Code of Conduct. Perform other duties as assigned. Whats in it for you Competitive compensation package and a full complement of employee benefits. Competitive compensation: salary, commission, car allowance. Technology/Equipment provided by Avantor. Three weeks starting vacation entitlement. Paid statutory holidays. Paid sick days. Extended medical, dental, health & vision coverage paid by Avantor. Group RRSP with company matching contributions. Employee stock purchase program. Employee Assistance Program. Wellness reimbursement program. Tuition reimbursement program. 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 peoples 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 moms 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! 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