Product Specialist for Chemicals

The Opportunity: Provide general technical and commercial support to both external as well as internal customers such as the external product specialists, account managers and internal colleagues. Answer technical questions about products and applications. Treatment of product-related quality complaints. Act proactively with a view to achieving customer satisfaction and the promoting the sales cycle. Position profile The Technical Product Support (TPS) is VWR's resource with expertise within the chemicals product range. The main tasks are: provide support to customers and colleagues in product related questions, as well as create quotations and participation in tender work. The function is based in the office. Technical Support: Offer ongoing sales support to customers pre-and post sales, on Chemicals product range within the VWR portfolio. Prepare technical input for quotes and give price recommendations based on product- and market knowledge. Drive and create new opportunities through interaction with technical end users. Collaborate and orchestrates the broader internal network. Main activities: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing partnership relationships. Provide value in every interaction by working together with customers, suppliers, VWR sales teams and VWR European functions to develop valuable solutions for their business. Have a broad knowledge of the VWR product range Have a broad knowledge in existing campaigns Participate in in/ex-house trainings and relevant meetings Contact with suppliers for technical questions. Participate in tender work, find products and answer technical requirements. Performs other duties as assigned Targets: Work with the sales- and product specialist team to help meet /exceed our company targets and strategy within assigned discipline. Qualifications High Diploma school or degree in science discipline Experience with laboratory product Fluent in oral and written English - Italian mother tongue Knowledge of MS Office Knowledge, ability and skills Self driven and structured with good time management skills Service minded attitude towards internal and external customers Flexible Persistent Good communication skills Ability to manage high workload and stress High problem solving Ability to work in team 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. 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Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is €31,550.00 - €51,922.50 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location. 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 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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