Waters
Overview
Waters is seeking a dynamic contributor to fill the role of Food Sales Development Specialist. This person will be responsible for aggressive market development focused on driving the sales of our comprehensive food testing solutions in the North and East regions of the US. These solutions comprise of Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Systems, Mass Spectrometers, Software, Consumables and Services.
The desired candidate should be highly self-motivated, comfortable seeking out new business and will build and implement a business plan to deliver a strong food sales pipeline and development activities at target food manufacturers, contract testing organizations, government laboratories and research institutions. Developing close collaboration with inside sales, field sales, service and marketing colleagues, application scientists and the divisional Program team will be key to success.
The foundation of the sales specialist’s role is to develop a keen understanding of the Food market with in-depth knowledge of their needs to design solutions with lasting and substantial impact.
Responsibilities
Purposefully develop new prospects and penetrate existing and competitive accounts
Meet or exceed Food sales targets
Develop and execute a Strategic Key Account plan to achieve sales growth
Maintain install-base customer satisfaction
Support local trade shows and customer events to gain a deep understanding of the customer needs and identify growth opportunities
Visit customers regularly to highlight Waters food testing solutions and help customers overcome any technical obstacles
Build technical proficiency on Waters solution and to be perceived by customers as a credible resource
Maintain current knowledge on Food analysis market dynamics, regulations, application trends, and competitive information
Provide information to marketing team to enhance business development programs
Fully use of our Sales Contact Management Tools and Applications
Submit accurate and timely monthly sales forecasts and monthly plan of action
Travel within the territory (Eastern and Northeast US). Overnight travel may be required and international travel as needed
Location: U.S. East Coast, preferably in the Mid-Atlantic or Southeast area
Qualifications Education:
Bachelors Degree or Masters, or PhD in scientific area such as chemistry, biology, or food science
Experience:
3+ years Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography
Experience with food testing or environmental testing markets
Sales and/or Marketing experience a plus
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state,and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status,or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key WordsFood, sales, business development, chromatography, UPLC, LC/MS, MS, field, laboratories, chemistry, marketing, Environmental, PFAS, mass spectrometry, analytical s
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The desired candidate should be highly self-motivated, comfortable seeking out new business and will build and implement a business plan to deliver a strong food sales pipeline and development activities at target food manufacturers, contract testing organizations, government laboratories and research institutions. Developing close collaboration with inside sales, field sales, service and marketing colleagues, application scientists and the divisional Program team will be key to success.
The foundation of the sales specialist’s role is to develop a keen understanding of the Food market with in-depth knowledge of their needs to design solutions with lasting and substantial impact.
Responsibilities
Purposefully develop new prospects and penetrate existing and competitive accounts
Meet or exceed Food sales targets
Develop and execute a Strategic Key Account plan to achieve sales growth
Maintain install-base customer satisfaction
Support local trade shows and customer events to gain a deep understanding of the customer needs and identify growth opportunities
Visit customers regularly to highlight Waters food testing solutions and help customers overcome any technical obstacles
Build technical proficiency on Waters solution and to be perceived by customers as a credible resource
Maintain current knowledge on Food analysis market dynamics, regulations, application trends, and competitive information
Provide information to marketing team to enhance business development programs
Fully use of our Sales Contact Management Tools and Applications
Submit accurate and timely monthly sales forecasts and monthly plan of action
Travel within the territory (Eastern and Northeast US). Overnight travel may be required and international travel as needed
Location: U.S. East Coast, preferably in the Mid-Atlantic or Southeast area
Qualifications Education:
Bachelors Degree or Masters, or PhD in scientific area such as chemistry, biology, or food science
Experience:
3+ years Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography
Experience with food testing or environmental testing markets
Sales and/or Marketing experience a plus
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state,and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status,or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key WordsFood, sales, business development, chromatography, UPLC, LC/MS, MS, field, laboratories, chemistry, marketing, Environmental, PFAS, mass spectrometry, analytical s
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