Scientific Sales Internship
Organomation is an established manufacturer of analytical laboratory instrumentation located in Berlin, MA. We provide trusted sample preparation solutions, including nitrogen blowdown evaporators, solvent extractors, and gas generators, to a variety of research and testing labs worldwide.
We are seeking a motivated Sales Intern to join our Sales and Marketing team on-site in Berlin, MA. Applicants must be available to work on-site for 15-30 hours a week during business hours, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.
You will interact with laboratory managers, researchers, other natural sciences professionals, and equipment distributors to match Organomation’s instrument lines with customer research and sample prep needs. Consequently, an in-depth understanding of Organomation's sample preparation products is required to match analytical solutions to customer needs. On-the-job training will be provided, but a background in chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred. Prior experience with solvent evaporation and chromatography sample preparation is a bonus.
Ideally, Organomation will hire a current chemistry student in the last year of their undergraduate or graduate degree who is interested in starting immediately with a possibility of moving to a full-time role after graduation.
A successful candidate must be able to multitask and manage various aspects of daily operations including, but not limited to: lead nurturing, sales development, customer service, international and domestic shipping logistics, tracking and analyzing sales and marketing metrics, supporting and implementing sales and marketing initiatives, and continuing development of Organomation’s internet objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to and qualify incoming inquiries and quote requests via email and phone
- Manage all steps of the sales process from qualification to quote creation to order acceptance and shipping.
- Foster and support relationships with customers and distributors through responsive follow-up communications designed to increase customer interest in Organomation's products
- Maintain high deal closure to meet the Company's growth objectives
- Interact with 3rd party contractors and suppliers and meet multiple deadlines in a timely fashion
- Field a range of phone inquiries, including requests for quotes, product recommendations, and technical support
- Assist with other projects as needed
Requirements and Desired Skills:
- In the process of earning a bachelor's or graduate degree in chemistry or a related field, and has a strong interest in sales
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to learn and ability to adapt to changing routines
- Excellent written/verbal/presentation/communication skills. A successful candidate should be comfortable with a range of communication methods, including both email and phone.
- High energy, positive attitude and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and projects effectively
- Competence using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word is required