The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for sales of our clients line of XRD and SAX instruments and non-ambient attachment from the Western to Central time zones. Candidates will ideally be located in Los Angeles or Chicago but other cities with a major airport will be considered. The starting base salary for this position depends on capital equipment sales experience, with X-ray structure analysis experience preferred. The commission plan is uncapped, pays monthly from dollar one and accelerates after reaching goal. Monthly car allowance plus mileage reimbursement.
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, X-ray structure analysis experience 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.
- 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 50%).
- Valid driver’s license and passport.