The Opportunity:

VWR, part of Avantor is currently looking for an Account Manager to join our team in Gothenburg !
Are you passionate about science, familiar with the lab environment and eager to step into a social, sales driven role? This might be the job for you!

What we’re looking for

You have a suitable university degree in science / biology / chemistry or technology, or alternatively corresponding work experience from the laboratory area. Maybe you work in a laboratory today and can imagine a further development in sales.

Regardless of background, you are motivated by creating results and creating solutions.

You see professionalism and business acumen as important values ​​in your work and can independently drive your work forward.

Experience from work in the laboratory and / or sales is an advantage.

Our team today consists of a group with different knowledge and background where we support each other and develop together. As we are an international group, it is a prerequisite that you express yourself well in speech and writing in English as well as in Swedish .

Since you will be out with our customers most of the time, you need a driving license.

How you will thrive and create an impact

We are now looking for an Account Manager who works with the target group of potential and existing customers in laboratories within academia and hospitals.

Your task will primarily be to nurture and develop existing business relationships and to carry out activities with these customers through visits, exhibitions, seminars, etc.

You build networks in the field and have a high market presence in our customers’ everyday lives.

As support for your work in the field, there are a number of internal functions that give you support and help in your work with the customer.

The role includes travel that may involve certain overnight stays.

Working with the CRM system is a central role in our sales operations and a focus on developing sales within the customers’ workflow etc.

You will run sales activities to achieve set budget goals for your customers.

What we offer

VWR part of Avantor is an international market-leading company with opportunities for professional and personal development. As we are a European organization, there are also opportunities to advance within the European organization.

We see our employees as our biggest success factor and strive for a positive environment that encourages you to develop your skills and your work under safe conditions.

As an Account Manager, you have the opportunity to manage your scientific background in a role that constantly offers new meetings and challenges. You get insight into both new and well-known businesses, in laboratories that may be under construction or already world-leading. In addition to continuous development in your work, we offer a competitive salary with great additional benefits.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. 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.

We 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. Apply today!

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