Business Development – Administrative Associate

Description

Responsible for providing administrative support to the sales team for new or changing customer accounts.

Job Responsibilities:
Work closely with internal teams to support the sales function by coordinating the Work Order (WO) process and providing WO maintenance.

Work with new and existing customers to review their protocol or needs in the areas of:

Kits and ancillary supplies;

Packaging related regulatory concerns;

Distribution needs;

Online ordering system needs; and

Printing needs.

Follow up on all special and new product quotations.

Work with suppliers on product quotations as needed.

Act as a liaison between internal teams to troubleshoot customer needs.

Assist in coordinating any necessary agreements with new customers.

Support new sales leads by attending trade shows and conferences, as well as by calling/e-mailing new potential customers identified on call lists or trade show lead lists.

Experience & Skills:
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

Knowledge of web-based ordering systems preferred

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Detail-oriented

Qualifications:
High school completion or equivalent (GED)

Previous sales support or customer service experience preferred

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

About Us:
VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is the leading, global, independent provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers. With sales in excess of $4.3 billion in 2015, VWR enables science for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education, government and healthcare industries. With more than 160 years of experience, VWR has cultivated a value proposition delivering product choice, operational excellence and differentiated services to improve our customers’ productivity from research to production. VWR’s differentiated services provide innovative, flexible and customized solutions from scientific research services to custom-manufactured chemical blends. Our dedicated team of more than 9,300 associates is focused on supporting scientists, medical professionals and production engineers to achieve their goals.

VWR’s differentiated services provide innovative, flexible and customized solutions from scientific research services to custom-manufactured chemical blends. Our dedicated team of more than 8,500 associates is focused on supporting scientists, medical professionals and production engineers to achieve their goals.

In addition to being a part of a global organization, VWR offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; EAP (employee assistance program); flexible spending account (FSA); holiday/vacation time; work/life balance programs; and education assistance.

At VWR, our associates are the framework of who we are and how we succeed.

We value their accomplishments and offer long-lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result, a substantial percentage of our associates have 10-, 20- and 30-year histories with VWR. Their loyalty reflects our ongoing commitment to offering great compensation, an engaging culture, and real opportunities for growth and success. VWR is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team.

Resume Submissions To VWR From Third Party Recruitment Firms Will Not Be Considered

VWR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VWR maintains a drug free workplace.

VWR is a US Federal contractor.

VWR and design are registered trademarks of VWR International, LLC. VWR International, LLC is aware of fraudulent e-mails referencing VWR job opportunities. Please note: VWR does not hire employees through e-mail solicitation and never requests any employee to cash money orders or send money to others. If you question the validity of a job, please visit jobs.vwr.com .

For more information on VWR please visit www.vwr.com .

Job Posting Date: 2017-03-27