Job Description

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for an Inside Sales and Proposal Coordinator to support our Business Development team.

Partnered with assigned Business Development Manager(s) (BDM), you will proactively build sustainable growth, drive profitable revenue and foster ongoing client partnerships across the EAS group.

This is a hybrid position, working primarily remotely with time on-site in our Easton, MD laboratory as needed. Please check out our video that highlights the important work that we do.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Works closely with Scientific Advisors, inside sales, business development and operation staff across multiple locations to facilitate two-way communication with clients, focused on the monitoring of overall client goals / objectives, feedback on project status and project coordination / oversight.

Provide guidance to technicians on the proper conduct of study assignments.

• Review customer scope from BDM and consult with Scientific Advisors and operations staff to gather technical / scientific information required to accurately prepare study proposals / quotations and estimates in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.
• Work closely with Scientific Advisors, operations staff and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review draft proposals for accuracy and thoroughness before finalizing and submitting to BDM, who will send to the client.
• Keep accurate and organized records to assist BDM in following up on client inquiries and proposals, ensuring timely responses and professional communication.
• Actively work with BDMs and clients to optimize sales potential by understanding and responding to client needs and timelines.

Propose creative solutions when appropriate.

• Serve as secondary contact between Eurofins and client when BDM is unavailable.
• Attend calls / video calls, meetings, and conferences to support business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Helps to address client questions, concerns, and comments.
• Works with clients and operations to satisfy client objectives, ensuring proactive communication, especially related to timeline needs.
• Prepares regular status updates to select clients for Eurofins Agroscience Services laboratories located throughout the US.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, with particular skill in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is required
• Ability to present information in a clear, professional, and persuasive manner
• Project management or facilitation experience strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and customer services skills required.
• Familiarity with analytical testing processes / services required; knowledge of R&D or regulatory approval process preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of technical experience in a Contract Research Organization and / or biology or chemistry testing laboratory.
• A combination of advanced degrees and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Occasional air / car travel is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here :

Teamwork : experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development : take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life.

Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity : we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work / Life Balance :

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website,

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Eurofins is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Last updated : 2024-06-20