Field Sales Intern

Kickstart Your Sales Career with Avantor – Sales Intern (Part-Time, Field-Based | Henderson/Greater Las Vegas Area)

Are you passionate about science and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic sales environment? Avantor is seeking a motivated and high-energy Sales Intern to support our Education and Medical Research customers in the Henderson and Greater Las Vegas area.

This is a field-based internship, and candidates must reside within the assigned territory to be considered. You’ll spend the majority of your time working in the field, engaging directly with academic and research institutions to build relationships and support their scientific goals. This part-time role (15–20 hours per week) offers hands-on experience in consultative sales and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the scientific community through in-person collaboration.

What we are looking for

• Education: High School Diploma (Or GED), plus 15 business-related higher educational credits
• Preferred Experience: Success in complex sales environments, ideally involving long sales cycles and multiple decision-makers preferred
  • Solid background in B2B sales, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships preferred
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage pipelines and optimize performance preferred
  • A valid driver’s license is required, as travel may be necessary to fulfill key responsibilities of the role
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Suite and CRM platforms preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:  
  • Preference given to those who have worked in a laboratory or research environment and/or with distribution experience
  • Bachelor’s degree within the sciences

How you will thrive and create an impact  

The Sales Representative is accountable for all sales activities, from lead generation through close, in an assigned territory, using a formal selling approach. This role develops and implements an agreed upon Operating Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer sales in the assigned geography.

• Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and recommending Avantor’s products and services
• Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term growth
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop and implement strategic territory plans to achieve sales goals
• Manage a diverse product portfolio and align sales efforts with company-defined strategies
• Prospect and acquire new customers by managing a sales pipeline and delivering compelling proposals that highlight Avantor’s value
• Grow existing accounts by aligning solutions with evolving customer needs and retention strategies
• Represent Avantor in the field and build strong partnerships with key manufacturers
• Work closely with manufacturer reps to enhance product knowledge, secure competitive pricing, and improve account profitability