Representative, Technical Sales

Company: COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY
Location: Charleston
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Representative, Technical Sales Reports To: Director, Sales Position Location: Charleston, SC FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt Position Summary: Grows key accounts and reactivates inactive customers within assigned areas. Communicates value propositions by offering product and services. Works to establish effective business relationships with multiple levels. Identifies new business opportunities with account and actively closes on leads, quotes, etc. Maintains minimum expected call and meeting frequencies and keeps information on file. Key Responsibilities: Drives revenue growth in territory by developing and maintaining strategic long-term trusting relationships to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives Build strong customer allegiance and partnership and create the overall strategy’s day tactics for account growth and margin improvement Negotiating price agreements with key clients and meeting established deadlines for the fulfillment of each clients’ long-term goals Coordination of all sales and marketing activities associated within these accounts to ensure profitable growth Conduct quarterly business reviews with key stakeholders within target accounts Evaluate and lead all new business development opportunities Coordinate contract renewal price strategies and commercial initiatives with pricing , finance and appropriate senior executives to drive growth targets Measure, track, analyze and report key account metrics Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training Ensure that databases are current and updated with accurate customer information Performs other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field from an accredited higher learning institution strongly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 3 years of related sales or technical product experience in related product categories strongly preferred. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Proficiency in Excel and MS office applications is required and strong database experience is desirable. Interpersonal skills to build relationships with and to conduct professional and courteous phone conversation with internal and external customers. Must be results oriented and self-motivated; strives to achieve targets and goals; is assertive and proactive. Excellent technical and analytical skills as well as the ability to learn, to gain sufficient knowledge of product lines to participate in promotions and probe effectively and to analyze data and compile reports as needed. Must be able to assimilate data and draw conclusions. Must possess a customer focused mentality to meet and exceed our customer expectations. Ability to manage and execute multiple projects concurrently to successful completion, meet deadlines, and follow-up in a timely manner through excellent organizational, planning, prioritization and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently and be able to work in a team atmosphere. Strong selling and negotiation skills and be confident and poised to independently negotiate and manage a relationship with various customers as well as execute key sales strategies. Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization. Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization. Ability to travel for customer meetings, training & team meetings; up to 50% Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications. Sales-Incentive Plan (SIP): $24,000-$30,000 Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) company match Paid Time Off (15 days annually) Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days) Tuition Assistance Additional benefits available with company package This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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