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Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Bilingual Sales Representative

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in Canada
RemoteMust reside close to New Brunswick and travel to customer locations at least five days per week.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor Degree in Science or higher.
  • One to three or more years of sales experience is preferred.
  • Business-to-business sales experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual French and English capability.
  • Excellent communication and team interaction skills when interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff.
  • Ability to conduct business conversations with business owners and decision makers.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions.
  • Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account.
  • Ability to understand individual customer operations.
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations, including a minimum of five days per week.
  • Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a territory consisting of many customers across various markets.
  • Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals that illustrate VWR’s value proposition.
  • Sell consultatively by detailing products, determining customer needs and requirements, and recommending appropriate VWR solutions to prospects and customers.
  • Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans to achieve sales growth and quota attainment.
  • Work with the sales management team to provide proposals and implement sales strategies that achieve sales growth.
  • Build and sustain customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Manage VWR’s product portfolio and execute company-defined sales and marketing strategies.
  • Expand VWR’s role with existing customers by developing retention strategies aligned with evolving customer requirements.
  • Leverage available resources to implement the company marketing plan, strategies, and sales processes.
  • Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers.
  • Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to improve product knowledge, obtain favorable pricing, and improve account profitability.
  • Mentor less experienced sales representatives and contribute to regional sales strategy.
  • Engage with clients through face-to-face meetings and digital channels, including phone, email, and video conferencing, to close sales and provide ongoing support.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide consultative guidance on appropriate products and services.
  • Execute sales strategies, generate performance reports, and identify opportunities to increase sales volume while maintaining service excellence.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three or more years of sales experience.
  • Business-to-business sales experience.

About the company

Avantor provides high-purity lab chemicals, consumables, and related services to life sciences, healthcare, and advanced technologies worldwide. Its products support research, development, manufacturing, and quality control across discovery to delivery. The company differentiates itself through a broad, vertically integrated portfolio and the VWR acquisition, enabling customers to source materials and services in one place. Its goal is to be a trusted global partner that helps scientific progress by supplying essential materials and support across life sciences and tech workflows.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $1.69 billion, and management raised 2026 guidance on July 29.
  • VWR returned to 1.7% organic growth in Q2 2026, ahead of schedule.
  • Todd Garner became CFO on September 21, 2026, sharpening financial discipline for deleveraging.

What critics are saying

  • In re Avantor securities litigation in Delaware targets VWR goodwill and competition disclosures.
  • Q2 2026 BMP revenue fell 5.6% organically, exposing fragile bioprocess demand.
  • Forty-nine employees were cut at Avantor Fluid Handling in July 2026, signaling ongoing restructuring.

What makes Avantor unique

  • Avantor owns VWR and NuSil, spanning distribution, silicones, and high-purity materials.
  • Avantor serves 300,000 customer locations across 180 countries, giving unmatched market reach.
  • Avantor's Revival program ties commercial, supply-chain, and e-commerce execution into one turnaround.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Avantor Q3 earnings preview: analysts expect 1.1% revenue growth after $1.69B last quarter

Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) will report third-quarter results on Wednesday before market open. Analysts expect revenue to grow 1.1% year on year, a reversal from the 5.3% decline in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, the life sciences company reported revenue of $1.69 billion, flat year on year, beating analyst estimates. It has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the last two years. Among peers, Thermo Fisher's revenue rose 9.1%, and Danaher's rose 8.3%. Thermo Fisher shares fell 1.6% after results, while Danaher's rose 2.4%. Avantor shares are up 11.8% over the last month and trade at $17.10. The average analyst price target is $15.50.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 26th, 2026
Avantor appoints Mikey Santiago, a four-time CIO, as chief information officer

Avantor, a life sciences and advanced technology supplier listed on the NYSE, has appointed Mikey Santiago as chief information officer. Santiago will lead the company's global IT strategy and its digital transformation, supporting growth, customer experience, and innovation. He brings more than two decades of technology experience, including four stints as a CIO and senior roles at Danaher Corporation and its operating companies. He has led digital transformations, acquisitions and integrations, cloud modernisation, cybersecurity, and AI projects. "Mikey brings an exceptional combination of business knowledge, technology leadership, and a proven ability to execute transformation at scale," said Emmanuel Ligner, president and chief executive officer of Avantor.

PR Newswire
Sep 21st, 2026
Avantor appoints new Chief Financial Officer.

Avantor appoints new Chief Financial Officer. Sep 21, 2026, 06:05 ET RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, appoints Todd Garner as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Garner will oversee the company's global finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, investor relations and internal audit. Emmanuel Ligner, Avantor President and CEO, says: "Todd is a proven financial leader with deep operational expertise, a strong track record of driving growth and extensive experience partnering with boards, investors and management teams. He brings the strategic mindset, financial discipline and leadership capabilities needed to support our next phase of growth and value creation. I am delighted to welcome Todd to Avantor and look forward to working together as we execute our strategy and continue serving our customers around the world." Todd Garner says: "Avantor plays a critical role in advancing some of the most important work in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries. I am excited to join the Company and look forward to working with colleagues and partners worldwide to build on Avantor's strong foundation and create long-term value for our customers and shareholders." Garner recently comes from CONMED Corporation, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2018-2026. He brings more than 30 years of finance, operational and public company leadership experience. Garner's previous experience includes a variety of leadership roles at C. R. Bard, Inc., including Vice President, Investor Relations and Division CFO, where he helped support significant shareholder value creation and business growth. Garner holds a bachelor of science in accounting from Brigham Young University, a master of business administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and is a certified public accountant. Steve Eck, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), has been serving as Interim CFO since June 24, 2026, and will continue in his CAO role. Ligner says: "Steve stepped up and led the finance organization with a steady hand and great commitment. We thank him for his leadership during the transition period and are pleased he'll continue in this valuable role as our CAO." About Avantor Avantor(R) is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. SOURCE Avantor and Financial News

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Avantor beats Q2 earnings estimates with $1.69B revenue, EPS surprise of 10.5%

Avantor reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.69 billion, up 0.5% year-over-year, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion by 4.17%. Earnings per share came in at $0.21, down from $0.24 in the prior-year quarter, but beating the $0.19 consensus estimate by 10.53%. The VWR Distribution & Services segment generated $1.24 billion in revenue, surpassing the $1.12 billion analyst estimate. The Bioscience & Medtech Products segment brought in $451.8 million, falling short of the $490.86 million estimate. Avantor shares have returned 25.5% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.9% gain. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Avantor beats Q2 estimates with $0.21 EPS and $1.69B revenue, shares up 8.4% YTD

Avantor reported second-quarter earnings of $0.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share by 10.53%. This represents a decline from $0.24 per share a year ago. The company has surpassed consensus earnings estimates three times over the last four quarters. Revenue reached $1.69 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.17%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.68 billion. Avantor shares have added about 8.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of number 2 (Buy), suggesting it is expected to outperform the market in the near future.