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Sales Representative

  • Company: VWR
  • Location: Remote - Oregon
  • Work type: Remote
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VWR at a glance

no.vwr.com
  • Founded 1852

SEC filings mentioning "VWR": 1,634 · SIC industry: Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Suppliessearch EDGAR

Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Nov 21, 2017view filing

VWR International distributes research laboratory products and serves government, biotech, life science, education, electronics, and pharmaceutical customers. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, it has roots dating to 1852 and has operated across many countries. More background is on Wikipedia. Recent coverage often refers to parent brand Avantor, including earnings and life-science product events.

1,924 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

Source: Wikipedia

VWR invites qualified professionals to apply for the Sales Representative position available as a remote role serving Oregon. This full-time opportunity lets dedicated candidates build lasting customer connections while advancing sales goals independently across the region.

Role Overview

The Sales Representative at VWR operates fully remotely with a focus on Oregon markets, taking ownership of the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing. In this position you will represent the organization with integrity, uncover client needs, and convert opportunities into sustained revenue. Daily work centers on proactive outreach, consultative conversations, and disciplined pipeline management that supports personal and team targets. Remote collaboration tools keep you tightly linked to colleagues while you remain free to structure your day for maximum impact. Success here means consistent results achieved through relationship excellence and smart prioritization rather than office proximity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new prospects through research, networking, and targeted outreach within the Oregon area of focus
  • Conduct virtual discovery meetings to understand client requirements and present tailored solutions
  • Negotiate agreements, prepare proposals, and advance opportunities smoothly through each sales stage
  • Maintain accurate records in the CRM system and produce regular forecasts that keep leadership informed
  • Develop and execute a personal sales plan that meets or exceeds assigned revenue goals each period
  • Nurture existing accounts with timely follow-up, product updates, and value-added recommendations
  • Partner remotely with internal teams to ensure seamless handoffs and exceptional customer experiences
  • Stay current on market trends and competitive activity so conversations remain relevant and persuasive

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in a previous sales role that required self-direction and quota attainment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills suited to remote presentations and negotiations
  • Proven ability to organize a busy pipeline, set priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Comfort using CRM platforms, video conferencing, and digital collaboration tools on a daily basis
  • Customer-focused mindset paired with resilience and a results-oriented approach
  • Willingness to adapt quickly and continuously refine techniques based on feedback and market changes

About the Company

VWR is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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Working in Remote - Oregon

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

About this role & career path

Sales Representative work (O*NET 41-2031.00) emphasizes discovering customer needs, recommending products, explaining offerings, and processing sales. At a lab-products distributor like VWR, that maps to account-facing consultative selling rather than pure retail floor work. Related titles include broader retail salesperson paths; progression often moves toward key-account or territory leadership with domain depth in life-science supply.

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Salary & compensation

Workers in Sales & Related occupations earn a national median of $37,814via US Census ACS / Data USA

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  • How you uncover needs and recommend products under time pressure
  • Examples of multi-stakeholder or technical B2B sales cycles
  • How you stay current on catalog, pricing, and promotions
  • Remote Oregon coverage: territory planning and virtual relationship building

Strong fit if you enjoy solution-oriented selling into science and research environments, can learn a deep catalog, and thrive remote. Less ideal if you prefer pure retail floor work or want roles with published local salary/review data in this packet (none provided).

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Listing facts

  • Role Sales Representative
  • Employer VWR
  • Location Remote - Oregon · Remote-friendly
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 13, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-12
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (366 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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Typical work in Sales Representative

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  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

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