Technical Sales Representative – Analytical Instrumentation (Chicago) 1625

As a Technical Sales Representative and key member of the Central Region sales team, you will drive business growth in density, viscosity, refractometry instruments and related methods within a territory which includes Northern IL and parts of WI. You will report to the Central Region Sales Manager in Chicago. Your location is ideally in the Chicago, IL area or Milwaukee, WI, but other cities in the territory are possible. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $79,400/year. The commission plan is uncapped, pays monthly from dollar one, and includes bonuses for exceeding targets. The client offers full benefits, a profit sharing contribution to your 401k and a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years.  Monthly car allowance plus mileage reimbursement.

• 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, analytical instruments 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, Chemistry preferred.
• 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 75%).
• Valid driver’s license and passport.