Sales Associate

Sales Associate

New Jersey Region (Somerset, NJ)

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists, and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

• Competitive Salary & Day 1 Benefits!
• Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Variable Pay Plan (Commission based roles & incentive-based roles)
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program (graduate and undergraduate levels)
• Pet Insurance
• Optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits
• Generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Corporate wellness program
• Hybrid work environment offered to qualified roles
• A work environment focused on diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Employee Resource Groups for Career and Personal Development

More about your Career Opportunity…

The individual in this position is responsible for providing a variety of sales/support functions, as needed by the Field Sales and Technical Support staff. The incumbent must also possess the ability to plan, organize and effectively complete projects assigned by the Regional Manager, as well as other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. This is an entry-level position with the intent to develop into a Field Sales position after adequate training. This person must be amenable to potential relocation as opportunities around the country arise. This position is to assist the Regional Manager, Sales Engineers and Technical Support Staff in order to learn all aspects of the sales function. This person will assist in sales calls, demonstrations, follow up with customers, preparation of quotations and all sales related request, as well as, other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent must be able to effectively and efficiently make decisions and solve problems based on customer needs and requirements. This role is expected to advance to a Sales Representative within a year.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A college degree in one of the appropriate sciences and at least one year of laboratory experience (or the equivalent) is required, either in an academic or professional setting. Valid driver’s license is a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. As applicable, the parties agree that they shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR Section 60-1.4(a); 41 CFR Section 60-300.5(a); 41 CFR Section 60-741.5(a); and 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A with respect to affirmative action program and posting requirements, and that these requirements are incorporated herein. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors ensure nondiscrimination and take affirmative action in employment to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and protected Veteran status. These regulations also prohibit covered contractors from taking adverse action against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their or their co-worker’s compensation information in certain situations.

Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.