Technical Sales Representative - Analytical Chemistry (1694)

As a Technical Sales Representative and key member of the Central Region sales team, you will drive business growth in our client's microwave-assisted synthesis, digestion, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy product lines within the territory of IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, NE, SD, and ND. Your location is ideally in the Greater Chicago or Milwaukee, WI area, but other major cities in the territory are possible.

The base salary range for this position is $86,000/y to $97,300/y. The commission plan is uncapped, pays monthly from dollar one, and includes bonuses for exceeding targets. They offer full benefits, a profit sharing contribution to your 401k and a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years in addition to a monthly car allowance plus mileage reimbursement. Sign on bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities include:

• Generating and developing new accounts and effectively managing existing accounts.
• Presenting to small and large audiences including C-suite executives, scientists, and technicians.
• Qualifying opportunities and developing proposals, and closing business.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 2+ years of experience in capital equipment sales, analytical instruments preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a natural sciences or engineering, Chemistry preferred.
• Familiarity with Analytical or Synthetic Chemistry, Sample preparation for trace metal analysis (e.g. for ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AA) strongly preferred.
• Availability for frequent overnight travel (up to 75%).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and passport.