Region Sales Director - Chicago
Core
Lead a high-performing sales team across Illinois to manage a multi-million-dollar portfolio and drive strategic growth in Higher Education, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Industrial sectors.
Role type
Senior regional sales director
Builds
Sales revenue and market presence for Avantor's scientific and industrial solutions
Domain
Life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and industrial supply
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
sales leadership, team management, market segmentation, customer engagement, territory planning, contract negotiation, sales forecasting, data analysis
Preferred skills
outside sales experience, industry knowledge, negotiation skills, distribution experience, scientific background, laboratory or research environment experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Qlikview
Responsibilities
Hire, train, and set expectations with sales associates; evaluate associate progress and performance; provide sales training; develop selling strategies; maintain customer and supplier relations; negotiate contracts for key accounts; prepare sales and gross margin forecasts; monitor key product sales; interface with internal service providers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
