pstrongWhy Avantor? /strong /ppstrongDare to go further in your career. /strongJoin our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. /ppstrongThe work we do changes people's lives for the better. /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. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. /ppWe 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. strongApply today! /strong /pbrLees de onderstaande informatie voor meer informatie over deze functie en solliciteer vervolgens om in aanmerking te komen.brstrongThe 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. /ppWe 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. /ppIn your role, you will support our Account Managers by providing specialist product support for our Life Science portfolio of products at our BioPharma customers. /ppWhat you'll do on a typical day /ppPromote 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. /ppOrganise and attend regular visits with customers, fulfilling sales and margin targets. /ppProvide weekly reports to your Sales Manager and maintain customer data, showing visits attended, prospects, and other tasks. /ppEstablish positive relationships with suppliers to ensure support for business growth via joint marketing activity and price support. /ppWhat you'll need to be successful at Avantor /ppKnowledge 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 /pWhat you'll doulliDevelop 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. /liliPromote our products and solutions through technical presentations, demonstrations, seminars, workshops and customer events. /liliBuild strong relationships with researchers, laboratory managers, procurement teams and other relevant customer stakeholders. /liliManage opportunities throughout the sales cycle, from initial qualification through quotation, negotiation and closing. /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 /ulbrWhat 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. /lilistrongExperience: /strong Previous experience in B2B sales of scientific products, solutions or services is expected. Experience working with research laboratories or Life Sciences customers would be a strong advantage. /lilistrongScientific knowledge: /strong Good understanding of Life Sciences research environments, ideally including cell biology, molecular biology and/or protein analysis. /lilistrongCommercial mindset: /strong Strong customer orientation with the ability to identify needs, develop opportunities and translate scientific challenges into relevant solutions. /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. /lilistrongOrganisation: /strong Ability to work independently, organise your own territory and priorities, and maintain a strong level of field activity. /lilistrongDigital skills: /strong Comfortable working with CRM systems and standard Microsoft Office applications. /lilistrongMobility: /strong Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly throughout the territory. /li /ulbrpWhat we offer /ppThis opportunity offers the chance to work within a dynamic environment with the possibility to develop your personal and professional skills. /ppWe 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. /ppAre you passionate about Life Sciences, customer engagement and business development? In this field-based role, you will be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of Life Sciences customers across your territory. /ppYou will work with customers active in academic research, healthcare, biotechnology, biopharma and industrial Life Sciences, supporting their needs across areas such as cell biology, molecular biology and protein analysis. /ppWorking closely with our Account Managers, suppliers, technical specialists, marketing and internal commercial teams, you will identify customer needs and translate them into relevant technical and commercial solutions from Avantor's broad Life Sciences portfolio. /pWhat we offerpThis role offers the opportunity to work in a broad and dynamic Life Sciences environment, combining scientific expertise, customer interaction and commercial responsibility. /ppYou will have access to a wide portfolio of Life Sciences technologies and suppliers and will work within an international team, with opportunities to further develop both your scientific and commercial skills. /ppA competitive compensation package, company car, bonus scheme and additional benefits are provided in line with Avantor's local employment conditions. xgiwjmb /ppReady to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you! /pbr