I am assisting to recruit a Bilingual Inside Sales Representative for a biochemical company located in Torrance, California.

COMPANY:
They are an international, technology-based company specializing in the production of innovative biochemical and pharmaceutical compounds. This position is within the division that has scientific know-how in peptide conjugation, antibody production (against peptides and proteins) for immunoassay, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry, kit formulation and iodination of peptides. The company employs 530 motivated and qualified people worldwide.

This position will report to the Director, Product Services and will be responsible for selling the company products and services by contacting prospective and established customers. The Sales Representative will follow up on leads and establish close customer contacts to promote the company 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 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.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Some experience with international sales and shipments.
2. B.A. or B.S. in science-related field.
3. Fluently bilingual (Spanish/English) both verbal and written.
4. South American sales, customer service or shipping experience including customs and shipment clearance in at least some of these countries.
5. Personality and goals compatible with sales/customer service work (i.e. outgoing, friendly, well-spoken).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Inside sales experience preferred. 3-5 years 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. Proactive. Aggressive/Competitive selling techniques. Strong prioritization and organizational skills.

COMPENSATION:
$35,000 - 65,000 depending upon experience
This company offers a very attractive benefits package and the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in practice and take advantage of the opportunities for ongoing on-the-job training. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for tasks at highest technical levels. You strive for ambitious targets - they provide the environment to support your achievements.

APPLY:
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