What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Johns Hopkins University position at Thomas Scientific LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
About Thomas Scientific : Thomas Scientific is a leading provider of laboratory supplies and equipment, serving the scientific research community for over 125 years. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service has established us as a trusted partner in the scientific community. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where all of our associates have the opportunity to learn and grow while making a meaningful contribution to our organization.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team at Thomas Scientific. As a Sales Associate, you will be the main point of contact for the Johns Hopkins University research community and responsible for ongoing account manager and sales growth. Laboratory selling requires strong relationships so it is required that the candidate live near the University so they can be on campus at least 4 days a week.
Responsibilities :
- Communicate daily with customers primarily via face-to-face in order to solicit orders, win accounts, and grow business; phone and email will also be required modes of communication.
- Identify customers’ goals / problems and provide solutions offered by company.
- Manage customer accounts and orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with our product specialists and manufacturer representatives to provide technical support and information to customers.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities and emerging trends.
- Coordinate marketing and sales campaigns and promotional materials.
- Use ERP system consistently for data entry of customer and sales data.
- Contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements :
Compensation :
This position is a full-time, exempt role with a competitive salary and quarterly bonus program tied to sales performance.
In addition, benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, voluntary critical illness, accidental injury, hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal services and pet insurance, 401k with employer match contribution, and life and disability insurance benefits.
The Sales Associate will be provided a company laptop and cell phone, and will be reimbursed for business mileage.
