Sales Administrator (m/f/d)
AvantorThe Opportunity:
Are you a detail-oriented and highly organized professional with a passion for supporting sales operations and delivering exceptional customer service? Join our dynamic team as a Sales Administrator (m/f/d) and play a pivotal role in streamlining processes, managing data, and driving the success of our sales department.
This is a newly created, full-time position within the BPP Sales Division, offering a unique opportunity to shape the role and grow with it. We welcome applicants from across Europe, with a preference for candidates based in Belgium, the Netherlands, or Germany. Proximity to one of our offices is a plus, as occasional in-person collaboration is encouraged.
What we’re looking for:
5+ years of experience in sales administration, sales support, customer service, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, Power BI, and Access
Experience in a B2B or industrial product sales environment; familiarity with our product portfolio is highly desirable
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Sharp attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field (preferred but not required)
How you will thrive and create an impact:
Sales Operations Support: Ensure smooth processing of sales orders, internal coordination, and agenda planning for sales leaders.
Customer Relationship Management: Respond to inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and maintain accurate CRM records.
Reporting & Forecasting: Generate and analyze daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports and forecasts.
Data Management: Maintain accurate sales records, manage CRM and BI data, and support month-end/quarter-end close processes.
Event Coordination: Assist in organizing customer-facing events such as BioConnect, Lunch & Learns, and other engagement activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with logistics, finance, and external partners to ensure accurate order fulfillment and billing.
Ad Hoc Support: Provide flexible support on various administrative tasks as needed to enhance team efficiency.
What we offer
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits (based on country of residence)
Flexible remote work setup – no fixed office requirement
Occasional travel for team meetings (a few times per year)
Opportunity to work with a leading Life Sciences brand in a global, mission-driven organization
Supportive team culture and continuous professional development
Access to in-house training, LinkedIn Learning, and language courses
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!
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. 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!
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.
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