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Bilingual Field Sales Representative

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Role
Sales
Experience
Mid
Company size
Enterprise
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Field sales rep for Avantor’s laboratory sales business in the Science Education market. Needs 3–5 years in complex solution-based sales, scientific education or equivalent experience, French/English bilingualism, Microsoft Office, valid driver’s license, and occasional travel in the Quebec City territory.

Required skills

Microsoft Office

Optional skills

CRM

Required languages

French written and spoken; bilingualism required; required=true apply deprecated not available in schema? mandatory requirement stated.English written and spoken; bilingualism required; basic English proficiency necessary

What you'll do

  • Manage a diverse customer territory across multiple market segments by delivering Avantor solutions and executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, pipeline management, and the preparation and delivery of compelling customer proposals.
  • Grow existing customer relationships by implementing retention and expansion strategies aligned with evolving customer needs.
  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to assess customer requirements, recommend appropriate products and services, and communicate Avantor's value proposition.
  • Build strong, long-term customer relationships that foster satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth.
  • Leverage available tools, resources, marketing initiatives, and sales processes to maximize effectiveness and results.
  • Partner closely with sales leadership to develop and execute territory strategies that achieve business objectives.
  • Collaborate with supplier representatives to strengthen product knowledge, secure competitive pricing, and improve account profitability.
  • Demonstrate Avantor's values and uphold the Avantor Code of Conduct in all interactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What they require

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a complex, dynamic sales environment involving multiple stakeholders and a solution-based selling approach preferred.
  • Preferred: Experience in business-to-business sales, particularly in distribution, laboratory, research, or science sectors.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, supplier representatives, management, internal specialists, and colleagues.
  • Ability to engage confidently with business owners and key decision-makers.
  • Self-motivated with strong time management and territory management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and strategic selling capabilities.
  • Ability to understand customer operations and identify opportunities to deliver value-added solutions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM systems is considered an asset.
  • Bilingualism (French and English, both written and spoken) is required.
  • Basic English proficiency is necessary to communicate with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across Canada and other Avantor locations where English is the primary business language.
  • Valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and events.

Benefits

  • Technology/Equipment provided
  • Three weeks’ starting vacation entitlement
  • 10 paid statutory holidays + floating Diversity Day
  • Paid sick days
  • Extended medical, dental, health & vision coverage, paid by Avantor
  • Fertility and Family Building benefit, paid by Avantor
  • Group RRSP with company matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Learning experiences to support your career growth and success

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

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