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Anton Paar

Produces high-precision lab instruments and measurements

Technical Sales Representative - Material Characterization

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Lima, Peru
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Academic background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Good hands-on skills in handling measurement equipment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Immediate availability.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
  • Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct direct sales of Anton Paar instruments to customers within designated territories to achieve and exceed the agreed sales budget.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding technical and commercial matters within assigned territories, coordinating internally with relevant departments to ensure timely and effective resolution.
  • Maintain and manage a robust project pipeline, keeping it continuously updated with sufficient projects to meet established targets.
  • Generate new sales opportunities through outbound channels, including contacts and social media networking, and inbound channels, including lead follow-up, outbound cold calls, and sales leads provided by headquarters.
  • Maintain knowledge of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses regarding products and competitive activities within the assigned territory.
  • Prepare and implement commercial action plans in specific target markets.
  • Participate in and collaborate on the organization of marketing and lead-generation events such as seminars, webinars, conferences, and power weeks.
  • Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and management of the customer relationship management system for opportunity tracking.
  • Sell instruments in rheology, thermal analysis, torque rheometers, tribology, extrusion, texture, and other material characterization techniques.
Desired Qualifications
  • Several years of experience in technical sales of analytical instruments is preferred. Experience selling measurement instruments will be considered an advantage.

About the company

Anton Paar designs and produces high-precision laboratory instruments and process measurement technology, plus tailored automation and robotics for manufacturing and testing. Their devices use sensors and software to measure properties like density, dissolved CO2, rheology, and material characteristics, enabling research, quality control, and process optimization. They differentiate themselves through a long history of precision engineering, an integrated product portfolio, customized service, a global support network, and strong investment in R&D. Their goal is to provide reliable measurement and automation solutions worldwide across industries, with profits supporting charitable causes through the Santner Foundation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$260K

Headquarters

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Founded

1922

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What believers are saying

  • Chile subsidiary opened January 1, 2026, widening South American service and sales reach.
  • Anton Paar launched next-generation MCR and two SAXS instruments in 2026, expanding attach rates.
  • Forty years in the USA and twenty years in China show durable installed-base momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Brabender integration risks distract management through 2026 across Duisburg, Hackensack, and Anton Paar TorqueTec.
  • Thermo Fisher, Malvern Panalytical, and TA Instruments pressure pricing in core characterization markets.
  • ConsumerTec’s Tony rebrand and portfolio sprawl raise execution complexity before cross-sell pays off.

What makes Anton Paar unique

  • Anton Paar owns dense niches in rheometry, SAXS, and material characterization worldwide.
  • Its 2026 MCR series and three iF Design Awards reinforce premium instrumentation leadership.
  • The Brabender acquisition adds process-engineering depth and 200 employees across Duisburg and Hackensack.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

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