Associate Sales Manager Custom Synthesis

Bachem • Full-time • Torrance, CA, US • $77.61k - $106.72k / year • 9m ago

A brief overview

The Associate Sales Manager for Custom Synthesis is responsible for driving Bachem's high-quality custom peptide business. Leveraging a strong scientific background, they serve as a key liaison between customers and internal stakeholders, including manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and project management, to ensure seamless communication, technical alignment, and successful project execution.

What you will do

Respond to customer inquiries with clarity and efficiency, translating their needs into clearly defined deliverables to ensure alignment with internal process and successful project execution.
Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (Salesforce) to manage and document sales pipeline
Continuously expand expertise within Bachem by expanding involvement in the commercial dimensions of our custom synthesis production, driving strategic value through cross-functional collaboration.
Oversee the management of purchase orders for assigned groups, ensuring precision and seamless handoff to the customer service team to maintain operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Provide proactive support to team members during periods of high workload or absences, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining team performance standards.
Initiate contact with potential customers through targeted email outreach and strategic cold calling to generate leads and build new business relationships.
Coordinate and organize customer visits and on-site meetings, including participation in customer audits, to foster transparency, strengthen relationships, and ensure compliance.
Collaborate closely with the Generics and NEC sales teams to provide strategic support, streamline communication, and contribute to the achievement of commercial objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, pharma or life sciences
Master's in chemistry, biology, pharma or life sciences (preferred)
0-1 year of sales experience in chemistry / life sciences
1 year of experience with the manufacturing of peptides (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
MS Office
Salesforce (preferred)

Base salary range: $77,614 - $106,720

Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees' environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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