Interim Key Account Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover

Location: UK – remote, Stevenage area preferable

Avantor is seeking a skilled and motivated Key Account Manager to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a global leader in life sciences and advanced technologies.

Role Overview

As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with a key customer, distributors, and representatives. You’ll provide expert support on product applications, follow up on marketing leads, and identify new business opportunities. This role involves regular travel to customer sites in the UK and occasionally industry trade shows.

Key Responsibilities

•Support customers with product application and material problem-solving

•Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors and representatives

•Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams, including Marketing

•Follow up on leads and identify new prospects

•Represent Avantor at trade shows and customer facilities

•Maintain high standards of punctuality and quality

Qualifications

•Degree in science or business preferred

•Minimum 7 years of experience in account management or a related field

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills

•Ability to interpret technical information and present it clearly

Why Join Avantor?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that’s driving innovation in science and technology. You’ll gain valuable experience, expand your professional network, and play a key role in supporting our customers and partners.

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If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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