Region Director- Midwest

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced Region Sales Director to lead a high-performing team and drive sales across a diverse territory, including IA, NE, WI, and IL.

The Region Sales Director will manage a multi-million-dollar territory and be responsible for creating and implementing successful strategies to further segment and penetrate the market, including Higher Education, Pharma, Biotech, and Industrial sectors.

Ideally, the candidate will live near the Des Moines, IA area.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: College degree or equivalent/applicable experience, required
• Experience: 3-5 years of proven leadership experience in team development and management.
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office, with preference for experience in C4C or Qlikview
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Several years of successful outside sales experience, demonstrating strong industry knowledge and negotiation skills.
  • Distribution experience and a scientific background and/or have worked in a laboratory or research environment
  • Excellent presentation and coaching skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems efficiently.

How you will thrive and create an impact :

• Hire, train, and set expectations with all sales associates in the region.
• Continually evaluate associate progress and performance.
• Provide formal and informal sales training to all sales associates in the assigned area.
• Develop programs and selling strategies to motivate the sales force and stimulate sales.
• Develop and maintain sound customer and supplier relations.
• Directly handle contract negotiations for key accounts.
• Prepare sales and gross margin forecasts for region territories and analyze and monitor sales data for the region.
• Monitor and manage key product sales.
• Successfully interface with internal customers and service providers such as NCO, Furniture division, VWR Specialists, and Business Process Consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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!

EEO Statement:

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