Sales Associate, Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Job overview

The Sales Associate role is listed in Boston, MA, with remote work from a home office and a requirement to live in the Boston area. The salary range is $55,000–$70,000 per year. Thomas Scientific supplies scientific laboratory products, equipment, chemicals, and safety items to customers in the territory. The associate manages customer accounts and develops sales by identifying prospects, understanding customer needs, recommending products, and coordinating orders. The role also supports bids, account reporting, and issue resolution to grow business and maintain customer relationships.

What you'll do

• Communicate with customers in person, by phone, and by email
• solicit orders and develop accounts
• compile prospective customer leads
• manage RFP/RFQ opportunities
• study new products
• identify customer needs and recommend solutions
• demonstrate products
• quote prices and credit terms
• prepare sales contracts
• estimate delivery dates
• resolve delivery problems
• maintain transaction and expense records in the ERP system
• provide weekly account reports and quarterly presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales associate

scientific supplies

laboratory equipment

boston ma

thomas scientific

remote home office

account management

customer sales

rfp/rfq

erp system

$55k–$70k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• voluntary critical illness, health indemnity, accidental injury, identity theft, and pet insurance
• life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• automobile allowance
• accrued PTO, sick leave, and holiday pay.

Why this role

Remote home-office work; bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of sales experience preferred. Life science market or university sales experience is helpful.

About the employer

Thomas Scientific is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.