Inside Sales Representative

A new position with an exciting international biochemical company has just
come available. This great opportunity is located in Torrance, CA. Here are
the details:

Experienced and entry-level candidates with appropriate educational
background are welcome to apply.
This full-time position will pay a starting base annual salary in the range
of $35 - 60K plus individual performance bonus, team incentive pay and
company-wide bonus
program. A pre-employment drug testing and background
screening is a required part of the hiring process.

JOB FUNCTION:
The Sales Representative (inside) will be responsible for selling the
company's products and services by contacting prospective and established
customers. The Sales Representative (inside) will follow up on leads and
establish close customer contacts to promote the company's products to
select accounts as designated by Sales Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Contact prospective customers to uncover sales leads and pursue to
completion.
Maintain sales program within assigned territory to meet Sales Budget. Sell
company's products and
services by calling prospective and established customers. Provide
information to customers as it pertains to available services, prices and
new products. Distill customer requirements and qualify
project leads before presenting to operational functions. Present applicable
company capabilities as
benefits to prospective customers. Meet established company sales quota by
obtaining and renewing
orders. Monitor competitive activity and trends within the established
territory. Prepare quotes or
forward as required. Research marketing leads and follow-up. Act as liaison
between customer
contacts and operations personnel.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Increase quote requests and sales. Gather and communicate relevant market
information to Sales Management. Ensure that quotes are submitted in a
timely manner. Follow up
on customer concerns and requests for information and new customer
opportunities.

Reports to: Director, Product Services
Department: Product Services

REQUIREMENTS:
Ideally, you will have a minimum 2 years + in customer service or sales and
a minimum of a B.S. in science. Experience in pharmaceutical or fine
chemical sales preferred. Excellent computer skills -
Word, Excel, Access & Outlook, Access helpful. Excellent communication and
phone skills. Positive presentation style. Motivation. Knowledge of
company's products. Proactive. Aggressive/Competitive selling techniques.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send to
recruiting@klanderson.com:

- your resume
-a brief cover note describing your lab experience, particularly peptide
synthesis or organic synthesis
- confirmation that Torrance is commutable for you
- confirmation that the budgeted salary is acceptable