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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.
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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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Specialist
Target employers with a history of H-1B filings
Enterprise software companies, medical device manufacturers, and industrial equipment firms file H-1B petitions for Technical Sales Specialists regularly. Prioritizing employers with consistent filing histories significantly increases your odds of securing sponsorship.
Align your degree field to the technical domain
USCIS requires your degree to match the technical subject matter of the role. A computer science degree supports software sales; a biomedical engineering degree supports medical device sales. Mismatched degrees are the most common reason petitions get challenged.
Emphasize technical depth in your application materials
Sponsoring employers need to demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge. Highlight certifications, technical training, and domain expertise in your resume to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition.
Clarify sponsorship eligibility early in conversations
Raise visa sponsorship in the second or third interview, after demonstrating your technical value. Framing it as a straightforward process for qualified candidates with a matching degree keeps the conversation productive and avoids early rejection.
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Does a Technical Sales Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but qualification depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Technical Sales Specialist roles tied to a defined technical domain, such as software, biomedical devices, or industrial engineering, typically qualify. Generalist sales roles without a required technical degree field face higher denial risk.
What degree do I need for a Technical Sales Specialist visa sponsorship?
Your degree must align with the technical subject matter of the products or services you're selling. A computer science or information systems degree supports software sales roles; an engineering or life sciences degree supports hardware or medical device roles. A general business or marketing degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement without additional technical coursework or a matching minor.
Are Technical Sales Specialist roles included in the H-1B lottery?
Yes, most Technical Sales Specialist positions fall under the standard H-1B cap, which means registrations are selected by lottery each March for an October 1 start date. If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 visa offers an alternative without a lottery. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you're entered into the advanced degree pool first, which historically has a higher selection rate than the regular cap.
How can I find Technical Sales Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lists Technical Sales Specialist openings from employers who are open to visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will decline at the offer stage. Filtering by role and sponsorship status narrows your pipeline to realistic opportunities faster than searching general job boards.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Technical Sales Specialist?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you're moving to a similarly qualifying role. The new employer must file Form I-129, and the technical specialty occupation requirement must still be satisfied by the new position's job duties and your degree.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Technical Sales Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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