Job Summary:

The Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative for Technical and Scientific Products will sell and provide guidance about products needed by wholesalers and manufacturers in technical and scientific fields.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential and existing clients in the technical and scientific wholesale and manufacturing fields.
• Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls.
• Develops and implements strategies for sales in an assigned region or industry.
• Applies knowledge of the field and product features to match products to the needs of clients.
• Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.
• Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients.
• Negotiates prices, terms of sales, and/or service agreements; prepares contracts and submits orders.
• Collaborates with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
• Periodically prepares and reports results, status of accounts, and leads to manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical or scientific products to be sold.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Biology, Engineering, or related field required; MBA is preferred for advancement.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel to meet with clients or potential clients will be required on occasion.