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Sartorius has a remote-based position for a Technical Sales Specialist (Chromatography). In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth of revenue for defined strategic products, including monolith chromatography for the cell and gene therapy market by actively managing a range of accounts and growth potential in the territory through developing and maintaining strong relationships and providing strong technical knowledge. With a clear focus on (early) seeding activities the goal is to successfully implement new strategic products into the cell and gene therapy market to achieve Sartorius group sales target for the specified products or product group.
Ideal candidate will be located in the Territory - Illinois, Indiana, OH, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin or Pennsylvania
What You Will Accomplish Together with Us:
- Work in a strong collaboration with Upstream Technical Sales Specialists
- Promote the organization's downstream purification products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range or key account to achieve sales and revenue targets
- Actively use SFDC to manage and document leads and opportunities, all customer interactions and sales activities ensuring that all customer and opportunity information is up-to-date and accurately entered in the CRM system
- Achieve Advanced Therapy Solutions product / product group Spec Win targets. Actively design Advanced Therapy Solutions products and services in the (pre) clinical to commercial manufacturing process of cell/gene-therapy and DNA/RNA therapeutics
- Develop and execute a territory growth plan with a high focus of hunting new business
- Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities using strategic planning and available resources
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders, including scientists, researchers, and executives.
- Collaborate across teams to grow shared accounts and increase overall company sales
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
- Travel up to 50% within the territory to engage customers, advance opportunities, and support marketing initiatives and attend trade shows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in the cell & gene therapy market, with preferable laboratory / process-based experience using Monolith chromatography and TFF
- 1+ years of customer-facing experience; prior sales or public-speaking experience considered beneficial
- Practical experience using Salesforce (SFDC) and/or other CRM systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Higher level of education with relevant technical knowledge and extensive industry knowledge (eg. Biotech, Pharma, etc.)
- Knowledge of LNPs
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities that support effective customer interaction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
- High level of self-motivation, energy, and results orientation, paired with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
WHAT WE OFFER
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
INTRODUCTION
Sartorius has a remote-based position for a Technical Sales Specialist (Chromatography). In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth of revenue for defined strategic products, including monolith chromatography for the cell and gene therapy market by actively managing a range of accounts and growth potential in the territory through developing and maintaining strong relationships and providing strong technical knowledge. With a clear focus on (early) seeding activities the goal is to successfully implement new strategic products into the cell and gene therapy market to achieve Sartorius group sales target for the specified products or product group.
Ideal candidate will be located in the Territory - Illinois, Indiana, OH, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin or Pennsylvania
What You Will Accomplish Together with Us:
- Work in a strong collaboration with Upstream Technical Sales Specialists
- Promote the organization's downstream purification products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range or key account to achieve sales and revenue targets
- Actively use SFDC to manage and document leads and opportunities, all customer interactions and sales activities ensuring that all customer and opportunity information is up-to-date and accurately entered in the CRM system
- Achieve Advanced Therapy Solutions product / product group Spec Win targets. Actively design Advanced Therapy Solutions products and services in the (pre) clinical to commercial manufacturing process of cell/gene-therapy and DNA/RNA therapeutics
- Develop and execute a territory growth plan with a high focus of hunting new business
- Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities using strategic planning and available resources
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders, including scientists, researchers, and executives.
- Collaborate across teams to grow shared accounts and increase overall company sales
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
- Travel up to 50% within the territory to engage customers, advance opportunities, and support marketing initiatives and attend trade shows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in the cell & gene therapy market, with preferable laboratory / process-based experience using Monolith chromatography and TFF
- 1+ years of customer-facing experience; prior sales or public-speaking experience considered beneficial
- Practical experience using Salesforce (SFDC) and/or other CRM systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Higher level of education with relevant technical knowledge and extensive industry knowledge (eg. Biotech, Pharma, etc.)
- Knowledge of LNPs
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities that support effective customer interaction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
- High level of self-motivation, energy, and results orientation, paired with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
WHAT WE OFFER
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
E-Verify Participation Info
E-Verify Workers Rights
For Residents of California please review;
CA Privacy Notice for Employees
LI-remote
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Technical Sales Specialist position to mandate a specific bachelor's degree, not just prefer one. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the degree requirement language before accepting an offer.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Sales Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're applying to employers who've already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this job title, not ones figuring it out alongside you.
Document your technical expertise precisely
Your resume and supporting letters need to tie your sales function to a specific technical discipline. A cover letter describing you as a 'sales professional' isn't enough. Name the technology, system, or product category and your degree-level knowledge of it.
Ask about prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The DOL assigns a wage level to your LCA filing. Level I locks you into entry rates; Level II or III gives more negotiating room. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your compensation conversation.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. If they aren't enrolled, they can't file your petition, and you'll lose time in a lottery cycle you can't get back.
Plan around the cap-subject filing window
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Technical Sales roles at for-profit companies are cap-subject, so your offer letter needs to be in place before registration closes. Start targeting employers no later than January.
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Find Technical Sales Specialist JobsTechnical Sales Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a specific bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, or a related technical field, it qualifies. Roles framed as general sales with a technical preference often fail USCIS review. The job posting and internal documentation both need to reflect a degree requirement, not a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Technical Sales Specialists?
Software and SaaS companies, semiconductor manufacturers, industrial automation firms, medical device companies, and scientific instrumentation providers are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. The technical complexity of the product directly affects how easy it is for an employer to justify specialty occupation status. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If your OPT is valid through October 1 of the target year, your employer can register you in the March lottery and file the petition if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically once the petition is filed, as long as your F-1 status was valid when the petition was submitted.
What happens to my H-1B if I change roles within the same company?
A material change in job duties, location, or wage level requires an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA. Moving from a Technical Sales Specialist to an account management or business development role could require demonstrating that the new position still qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an internal transfer.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Technical Sales Specialist H-1B filings?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, level, and work location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Technical Sales roles in high-cost metro areas carry higher prevailing wages than the same title in smaller markets. Employers who underpay relative to the LCA wage level face DOL audit risk, which can affect your petition's approval.
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