Sales Jobs in Seattle

Store Manager

Location

WA - Kirkland - Totem Lake - 4807

Classification

Full-Time

Job Summary

A Store Manager (SM) delivers a beautifully merchandised and profitable store in the community you serve. Your focus on the sales floor exceeds our standards from presentation to service. You assess your store from the customer’s perspective and communicate your ideas to your regional manager and other supporting partners to improve your store, identifying obstacles and opportunities from the business. As a leader you recognize the strength of the team, provide opportunities for career growth and use the company tools to develop ready talent. You ensure ownership and accountability for the business through respectful communication. In your role you seek and respond to feedback from support partners to improve sales and gain continued efficiencies all with the goal that customer return again and again.

What You Do

• Ensure consistent, friendly and informed service to customers, first by the example you set, and second by the training you provide to the store team so that they deliver first-class creative customer experience.

• Ensure the achievement of sales goals, profitability and delivery of operational excellence to maximize efficiency and minimize loss through timely execution of all processes.

• Ensure a vibrant and creative look and feel to the store through execution of Visual Merchandising & Replenishment standards, maintaining a neat, tidy, shoppable and inviting presentation ensuring the associates do the same.

• Build your team through engagement, motivation and coaching; assess performance proactively and timely.

• Ensure the efficient execution of store operations with timely management of receiving and other day-to-day processes.

• Identify obstacles and opportunities for the business, communicating and working through store/market/regional partners for the betterment of the company.

• Develop the store team based on their individual strengths and through engagement, coaching and feedback.

• Assess the store from the customer’s perspective and use insight to seek and influence improvement with the market leaders and regional manager.

• Communicate with your store team respectfully and with urgency on key issues and messages.

• Ensure compliance to company standards as it pertains to safety, customer experience and all store operations.

• Actively recruit, interview and hire employees that are knowledgeable and will provide an optimal shopping experience for our customers, partnering with nearby stores for support when appropriate.

• Use the store roster to schedule appropriately, optimizing process efficiency and store payroll.

• Understand issues of shrink and expenses, holding the store team accountable to do the same.

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrate passion for customer service and knowledge and/or a desire to learn about our brand/products.

• Experience in leading, managing and developing employees at all levels.

• Experience managing payroll and scheduling effectively.

• Experience driving positive key financial results.

• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize workload.

• Manage your own time efficiently and effectively.

• Able to delegate and to work through others well.

• Communicate clearly and comfortably across all levels of the business.

• Build collaborative working relationships at all levels.

• Deliver honest and constructive feedback, holding team members accountable when necessary.

• Required to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require night and weekend shifts.

• One to two years of supervisory experience required; two plus years retail experience preferred.

Expected Behaviors

• Prioritize customer experience above all else.

• Run an excellent store with the ability to balance the needs of delivering a creative experience, and a profitable result.

• Grow knowledge of industry and market and has an eye for current trends, color, inspiration and creativity.

• Drive results.

• Provide feedback, coaching and development.

• Exhibit genuine passion to deliver a unique and creative experience through our people. • Listen to others.

• Can empathize with and understand people acting through kindness and respect. • Demonstrate collaboration.

• Address issues proactively.

• Make good decisions and engage in solution-based problem solving.

• Is comfortable with ambiguity.

• Show adaptability and work with a sense of urgency all the time.

• Maintain positivity.

• Remain discreet and unbiased.

• When on the selling floor, your role is to deliver first-in-class customer service as well as supervising and overseeing overall store presentation, which may include prolonged standing and some physical activity.

Notes

An employee in this position can expect a rate starting at $78,000.

Benefits:

Part- time less than 20 hours per week: Sick pay equal to 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, Employee Discount

Part-time 2 per week: 24 – 34 hours of sick time each year based on your scheduled hours, Employee Discount, 1 week of vacation your first year and 2 weeks thereafter based on your scheduled hours, 1 Personal Day your first year and 2 days thereafter, 6 Company Holidays, 401(k)

Full Time 30+ hours per week: 36-48 hours of sick time each year based on your scheduled hours, Employee Discount, 1 week of vacation your first year and 2 years thereafter based on your scheduled hours, 1 Personal Day your first year and 2 days thereafter, 6 Company Holidays, 401(k). Employee may enroll in Benefits for themselves and eligible dependents which includes Medical Benefits, Vision Benefits, Dental Benefits. Employee is eligible to participate in additional benefits which includes Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

Full Job Description:

CEO – Industrial Automation Business - Growth and Expansion – Private Equity

Our client is a highly profitable industry leader in a niche industrial automation sector with a history of product innovation and customer satisfaction. This entrepreneurial business serves a blue-chip customer base and is seeking an experienced and driven Chief Executive Officer with demonstrated success supporting significant growth and innovation with lower middle-market businesses.

As CEO you will ensure the quality and efficiency of operations and the ongoing vitality of the company’s go-to-market strategy. You will partner closely with the investors and set strategic direction focused on scalable growth while strengthening operational capabilities. You will bring market acumen and the ability to develop and drive an effective Sales and Marketing organization with innovative market-leading capital equipment product lines. This position requires a cross functional leader capable of maintaining a strong company culture while leading the business to the next level. The ideal candidate will have experience introducing automation equipment or conveyorized systems to support industrial manufacturing and capital equipment serving B2B customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity at a pivotal moment in the company’s history to take the reins of an industry-leading manufacturer and offers a highly attractive compensation package including base salary, bonus and compelling equity incentives.

Overview

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for ensuring that store achieves or exceeds sales plan and profitability goals, as well as enhance the David Yurman brand within the store and local market. This individual will also partner with store management team in overseeing that all operational policies and procedures being followed. The assistant store manager will effectively lead, coach and support sales professionals with a focus clientele development and providing a high level of customer service to create a luxury experience.

The David Yurman Nordstrom Concession Assistant Store Manager will be accountable for the following key deliverables:

Core Responsibilities

Achieve and/or Exceed Sales Plan

• Partner with sales professionals to meet their individual sales plans and KPI
• Participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives to deliver the sales budget.
• Demonstrate an active role on the selling floor through sales leadership and client development
• Support sales professionals in closing sales
• Facilitate the implementation and success of special events held at the retail store
• Remain current and knowledgeable of industry trends, to determine strategic opportunities to maximize sales within the market.
• Maintain visual presentation based on company vision and market needs

Clientele/Service Management

• Coach and Monitor in partnership with Store Manager, on sales professionals accountability for client outreach and relationship development
• Ensure store data capture goals are being achieved
• Maintain a luxury environment that is warm and hospitable, and ensuring that the correct interpretation of and implementation of visual guidelines are being met.
• Provide appropriate feedback in partnership with Store Manager, to staff to ensure that they have demonstrated the appropriate skills necessary to provide a positive and rewarding client experience in all customer interactions

Operations

• Manage the day-to-day activities on the sales floor. Maintain presence on the sales floor to supervise staff and ensure appropriate floor coverage.
• Maintain appropriate business controls such as store inventory, requests for stock replenishment and all repairs/returns.
• Implement and support all security measures
• Partners with the sales professionals in the administration of special order requests
• Oversee store opening and closing in the absence of the Retail Store Manager.

Talent

• Partners with the Retail Store Manager in hiring and providing performance review feedback. Trains new Sales Associates.
• Provide leadership to staff through monthly scheduled meetings to review and coach on overall performance
• Provide formal and informal feedback to staff to build ongoing development opportunities
• Explain and enforce KPIs and ensure that staff is trending to those measures

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Minimum 2-4+ years of proven experience managing in a similar role, preferably within a high-end luxury accessories boutique with joint responsibility for sales and operations
• Ability to motivate, establish strong business partnerships, and promote professionalism with both clients and staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to drive results, and strategic vision to develop business
• Language skills (Spanish) are a plus
• Fine Jewelry and or Fine Watch experience preferred, but not required
• Flexibility to work in various roles based on business needs (i.e. on the sales floor, operations, etc.).
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

The expected base pay for this role is $60,000– $80,000.00 annually.

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package. In addition, the hired candidate with be eligible for quarterly and annual bonuses and will be eligible for numerous benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid time off - 20 days' vacation annually, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick & safe time
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Employee discounts on DY products
• EAP resources and other personal benefits

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you're not just selling or servicing equipment - you're building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite's global innovation.

Rite-HiteSales Professionals work within protected territories to represent our various lines of products and services. Our customer base includes anyone with a warehouse, emphasis on Fortune 500 manufacturers and distribution centers. This position is responsible for selling capital equipment lines including machine guarding equipment, industrial fans, modular wall and curtain systems, mezzanines, lift tables, in-plant offices, and related equipment. This is an outside sales position, with responsibility for growing existing accounts, prospecting and securing new customers, and introducing new products and services.

This position covers Tacoma, WA and surrounding territories.

Rite-Hitesells the best, and we hire the best. Successful candidates will have outside sales experience in the material handling industry and are comfortable working with customers across manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse environments.

Successful candidates will bring:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of proven outside sales success in an industrial or commercial setting, preferably withinmaterial handling

• Direct experience selling or supporting material handling equipment and solutions (e.g., forklifts, racking, conveyors, automation, or warehouse systems)

• The ability to engage confidently with customers on the plant floor or warehouse, identifying operational challenges and recommending practical, value-driven solutions

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers from operators to senior leadership

• A solid mechanical aptitude and comfort discussing technical products, specifications, and system capabilities

• In-depth knowledge of your assigned territory and customer base, with the ability to build and execute strategic territory and account plans

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, enabling you to effectively plan your days, prioritize opportunities, and consistently cover your territory

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you're not just selling or servicing equipment - you're building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite's global innovation.

Rite-HiteSales Professionals work within protected territories to represent our various lines of products and services. Our customer base includes anyone with a warehouse, emphasis on Fortune 500 manufacturers and distribution centers. This is an outside sales position which will focus on growing our new construction business. The main customers will be architects, developers, contractors, etc. You will beresponsible for growing existing accounts, prospecting and securing new customers, and introducing newproducts to the territory.

Rite-Hitesells the best, and we hire the best. Successful candidates will be a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in industrial and commercial environments and is comfortable operating in the world of contractors and new construction. You understand job sites, speak the language of contractors, and can confidently read and interpret blueprints to support customer needs.

Successful candidates will bring:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of proven outside sales success in an industrial or commercial setting

• Hands-on experience working with contractors or within new construction environments, including reading blueprints, understanding project timelines, and navigating contractor workflows

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels

• A natural ability to build and sustain productive, long-term customer relationships

• Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort discussing technical products and solutions

• In-depth knowledge of your assigned territory and customer base, with the ability to develop and execute strategic territory business plans

• Strong time management and organizational skills, enabling you to effectively plan your days and consistently cover your territory

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you're not just selling or servicing equipment - you're building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite's global innovation.

Rite-HiteSales Professionals work within protected territories to represent our various lines of products and services. Our customer base includes anyone with a warehouse, emphasis on Fortune 500 manufacturers and distribution centers. This is an outside sales position which will focus on growing our service business, including planned maintenance programs, repair services, parts, and accessory products.You will beresponsible for growing existing accounts, prospecting and securing new customers, and introducing newproducts to the territory.

This position covers Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding territories.

Rite-Hitesells the best, and we hire the best. Successful candidates will combine a 4-year degree with a minimum of 3 years successful outside sales experience in an industrial or commercial setting. In addition, our Sales Representatives must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, be skilled at building productive business relationships, and have a good mechanical aptitude. Sales Representatives must have knowledge of their territory and its customer base, be able to develop solid territory business plans, and be able to effectively cover their territories on a daily basis.

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

About Sales Strategy & Operations

As a Sales Strategy & Operations (SS&O) team, our mission is to power sustainable revenue growth for Pinterest with datadriven strategic insights and decision making, tight management against them and highimpact revenue management. We inform critical business decisions driving revenue growth, so team members are highly visible to senior Sales leadership at Pinterest and throughout the organization at large.

This role sits within the SS&O team supporting Programmatic Sales, partnering closely with the VP, GM Programmatic Ads Sales and Programmatic Sales leadership to shape and scale a priority growth business for Pinterest.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Sales Strategy & Operations for Agency & Programmatic, and in close partnership with the VP, GM Programmatic Ads Sales, you will develop and bring to life datadriven strategies to accelerate growth in this critical business vertical. In this role, you will:

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  Own development of the sales gotomarket strategy for Programmatic Sales - including customer segmentation, ideal customer profiles, bookofbusiness design, coverage models, sales priorities, and annual planning for Programmatic sellers.

  
  
  
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  Lead the analytics and forecasting engine for Programmatic Sales by designing and maintaining revenue forecasts, pipeline and coverage models, performance scorecards, and forwardlooking views that help leadership make fast, datadriven decisions.

  
  
  
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  Build and manage core reporting and dashboards (in partnership with Data, Finance and BizOps) that surface clear, actionable views of programmatic performance across regions, channels, partners, and products - and continually refine these based on stakeholder needs.

  
  
  
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  Run recurring business review cadences (e.g., weekly performance reviews, monthly/quarterly business reviews) for Programmatic Sales - owning the narrative, analyses, materials, and followup to drive accountability and execution.

  
  
  
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  Translate complex data into clear stories and recommendations for Sales and executive stakeholders, including diagnosing performance drivers, identifying opportunities and risks, and proposing concrete actions for sellers, leaders, and XFN teams.

  
  
  
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  Design and refine sales processes and workflows as new programmatic products, deal types and partners are launched and as new acquisitions are integrated - ensuring Programmatic Sales has clear ways of working, robust documentation, and measurable outcomes.

  
  
  
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  Partner with crossfunctional teams (Finance, Product & Engineering, Product Marketing, BizOps, Client Solutions) to define strategy and operating details for Pinterest's programmatic offering as it evolves, ensuring Sales input is grounded in data and market reality.

  
  
  
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  Identify and test new growth opportunities through structured experiments and analyses (e.g., pricing tests, new motion pilots, coverage and incentive changes), and operationalize successful approaches at scale.

  
  
  
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  Drive standardization and scalability by codifying best practices, creating reusable analytics and tooling, and aligning on shared metrics and definitions across Programmatic Sales and broader Sales orgs.
  
  

  
  
  

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  7+ years of professional experience in strategy & operations, analytics, or similar fields in a fastpaced, highly analytical environment (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, tech/media, or revenue/sales strategy & operations).

  
  
  
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  Direct experience in programmatic or digital advertising (publisher, platform, agency, ad tech, or consulting), with a solid understanding of SSPs/DSPs, deal types, and the broader programmatic ecosystem.

  
  
  
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  Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills - you are comfortable working with large, complex datasets, building models and forecasts, and stresstesting assumptions to arrive at sound, datadriven recommendations.

  
  
  
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  High data fluency and tool comfort - advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is expected; familiarity with SQL and querying large datasets is a strong plus.

  
  
  
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  Proven experience building metrics frameworks, dashboards, and reporting that help senior leaders quickly understand business performance and make decisions, including owning definitions, documentation, and change management.

  
  
  
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  Demonstrated ability to partner closely with senior sales leaders (Director/VP+) to define strategy, build annual and quarterly plans, forecast revenue, and drive accountability against goals.

  
  
  
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  Strong structured problemsolving skills and comfort driving decisions in ambiguous, evolving situations where goals, data, or processes are not yet fully defined.

  
  
  
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  Excellent communication and storytelling skills - able to synthesize complex analyses into clear narratives, build compelling materials, and influence crossfunctional partners and senior stakeholders who may not be in your direct line of control.

  
  
  
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  Organized, detailoriented and strategically focused, with a track record of driving measurable impact in complex, matrixed, and fastmoving environments.

  
  
  
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  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, statistics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

  
  
  

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Relationship Development: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing strong relationships. Add value in every interaction by working together with customers and internal teams to develop beneficial solutions for their business. Provide higher and differentiating value not by what you sell - but by 'How' you sell.

Targets: Meet/exceed IOP for sales and margin. Develop awareness / sales in the VWR Private Label range to increase margin.

Strategy Implementation: Demonstrate strategic agility in approach to customers and projects (solutions must be tailored to meet individual customer needs). Implement agreed strategies across defined accounts while maintaining and developing existing business.

Business Development: Drive new and existing opportunities by managing territory appropriately to maximize number of customer visits. Call customers frequently to create opportunities for selling the VWR portfolio of products. Understand customer profile, be able to identify trends and opportunities that will generate sales.

Utilize VWR Resources: Utilize local and global internal (cross-functional) and external contacts to help achieve targets. Utilize VWR CRM database to manage customer relationships, interactions and information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.
Planning/Forecasting: Plan, forecast and achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators in territory/ accounts, using pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned

Who you are:
BA/BSc or equivalent essential
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment, where multiple clients are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach plus 1 year leadership experience
A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach Experienced in working in a fast paced and targeted environment, with high team interaction, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers and colleagues
Business-to-business sales experience, preference may be given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment
Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Consultative Selling) and technology platforms including CRM Tools
Mandatory attendance of appropriate VWR Sales Trainings

What we are looking for:

Knowledge
A good understanding of company' products, promotions, services- and solution offerings for customers
Must have an in-depth understanding of relationship types and buyer behaviors
Broad understanding of VWR Product & Service portfolio
In-depth understanding of the different VWR functions and their role
Fluent in oral and written English, preferably 1 or 2 more languages

Skills
Ability to take content and structure it in a way that is most appropriate for the audience and objective
Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive strategic conversations with Customers
A clear ability to manage customer interactions professionally by demonstrating excellent listening and organisational skills, and by using probing questions and reflective language to engage customers and build trust
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various buyer types and personalities (e.g. technical-, user-, and economic buyers)
Strong organisational skills that drive projects forward
Is able to synthesize and integrate sales data to support management decisions
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Strong ability to negotiate large account pricing strategies / contracts
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively

How you will thrive and make an impact:
Builds and maintains clients trust through continuous and transparent engagements throughout projects
Engages in conversations regarding long term strategies and aligns effectively with buyers at every stage of their purchase decision process Is responsible for understanding the strategy of every customer
Innately customer focused and motivated to deliver value in every interaction
Proactive, Inspirational and Team Focused
A natural desire to share knowledge and work with the wider VWR Network and seeks to consistently develop internal and external relationships
Keeps up to date with relevant market trends
Uses specialists to offer valuable insights into addressing problems
Collaborates (with) and orchestrates the broader internal network
Commits to agreed actions on agreed timelines with customers
Focuses on outcomes that they can support and taps into the power of the broader VWR network to support customer projects
Helps to quantify the benefits of the solution to the customer
Develops credibility by challenging the client's thinking to co-create valuable solutions
Drives meaningful conversations with the customer that help to develop a vision including solutions to problems

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!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is,

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

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 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.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

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.

The A&H Business Development Manager will play a critical role in developing and executing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and drive market expansion within the Pacific North region for retail products (Business Travel Accident, Scholastic, Participant Accident). This position involves collaborating with the regional underwriting team and manager, nurturing internal and external stakeholder relationships, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in sales and a deep understanding of the insurance industry.

Job Description:

• Responsible for generating new business leads, building relationships, and promoting various A&H insurance products and services in partnership with Regional A&H Manager and underwriting team.
• Develop and implement strategic sales and distribution plans to achieve sales targets, maximize revenue, build robust and adequate pipeline to achieve plan and expand our market presence in the A&H marketplace and across Chubb clients.
• Regular and routine reporting on pipeline, target progression and sales metrics.
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging trends, and potential clients to develop effective sales strategies and enhance our competitive edge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, brokers, and insurance partners, to foster mutual trust and ensure successful collaborations.
• Coordinate with Underwriting to develop and communicate client proposals, negotiating terms, and closing high-value contracts, ensuring timely communication.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Underwriting, Claims, Regional Distribution and Marketing, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of business objectives, leveraging cross-functional resources to achieve sales targets.
• Stay updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting the insurance space, and share related insights with the team to further strengthen our market position.
• Prepare and present strategic sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement, growth potential, and sales performance metrics.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and systems to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and maximize overall efficiency.
• Uphold the company's values and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing insurance sales operations.
• Build a positive and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and a customer-centric approach within the sales team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful sales activity in the insurance industry, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, services, and market trends, including a comprehensive understanding of underwriting and claims processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, achieve revenue targets, and drive business growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset, with the capability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to drive sales performance.
• Proactive and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Existing network and contacts within the insurance industry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant sales software and Microsoft Office Suite.

The pay range for the role is $93,700 to $159,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website.