Inside Sales Associate II

Reposted 17 Days Ago
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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Junior
Biotech
The Role
Conduct high-volume inbound and outbound calls to generate and convert leads for lower-complexity product portfolios. Perform digital prospecting, maintain accurate CRM records, respond to complex product and order inquiries, deliver consultative selling, support pre-sale customer experience, and collaborate internally to close new business. May carry quota and engage in cold calling.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Opportunity:
Follows established procedures to support the generation of new business and contribute to revenue growth across targeted product segments (generic/lower complexity portfolios). Conducts high-volume inbound and outbound communications to promote Avantor’s value-added offerings and support sales conversion, while ensuring accurate CRM records of customer interactions. Leads digital prospecting efforts by analyzing engagement data, tailoring outreach initiatives to convert high-potential leads. Responds to complex customer inquiries related to product availability, pricing, and order status, adapting solutions based on evolving commercial priorities and operational constraints. Delivers consultative selling to prospective clients, tailoring solutions to business needs. Drives complex sales cycles and partners internally to close new business opportunities, focusing on the pre-sale customer experience.

Under limited supervision, responsible for selling company’s product and/or services via telephone. Makes outbound calls to existing and potential customers. May be quota carrying or assigned to support the day-to-day sales need of an existing customer.  Participate in lead generation strategies, such as cold calling, to identify business prospects and create a list of potential customers. Utilize designated resources to contact customers and gauge their interest in obtaining products or services offered by Avantor. Make product recommendations based on a need or problem to be solved.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
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.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd party non-solicitation policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation

Skills Required

  • Experience selling via telephone including high-volume inbound and outbound calls
  • Experience with CRM systems and maintaining accurate customer interaction records
  • Ability to perform digital prospecting and analyze engagement data to tailor outreach
  • Consultative selling skills and ability to drive complex sales cycles
  • Experience handling complex customer inquiries about product availability, pricing, and order status
  • Comfort with cold calling and lead generation activities

Avantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avantor and has not been reviewed or approved by Avantor.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical coverage, wellness resources, and an Employee Assistance Program are characterized as solid, with insurance often seen as competitive. Day-one eligibility in some roles and localized wellness programs for associates and families reinforce perceived healthcare value.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program provides a company match with immediate vesting and a range of investment options, standing out as a strong savings feature. An employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing elements further bolster long-term financial benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Enhanced family-building benefits include paid parental leave, fertility/IVF support, and expanded gender-affirming coverage. These inclusive policies provide meaningful support for caregivers and families.

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The Company
HQ: Radnor, PA
9,968 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. More than 13,500 strong, our associates are passionate about our mission to set science in motion to create a better world. We share enthusiasm for innovation, excellence, and achievement. Whether we are collaborating with our customers to advance science or solve multifaceted problems, we help them reach their goals more efficiently and effectively. Visit our website to learn more about Avantor. From FORTUNE. © 2021 FORTUNE Media IP Limited All rights reserved. Used under license. FORTUNE is a registered trademark of FORTUNE Media IP Limited and is used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of, Avantor.

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