You are...

   an expert in chemistry measurements who can build consensus with internal and industrial stakeholders, an adept communicator who can leverage knowledge to create and maintain business opportunities, and a professional who can navigate complex organizations. As a Market Development Manager, you can leverage your diverse skills to drive growth and develop new markets for Anton Paar's microwave products for analytical and synthetic chemistry, FTIR, and Raman products.

The preferred location for this position is at Anton Paar's headquarters in Ashland, VA.  The base salary range for this position starts at $119,400/year and goes up based on experience.  The compensation plan includes a bonus.  We offer full benefits, a profit sharing contribution to your 401k and a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years.

We are ...

   focused on selling and supporting Anton Paar's range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life.

Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Responsible for pro-actively seeking and developing sales opportunities for assigned portfolio across all assigned markets and territories
• Identifies new business opportunities and growth areas within the industry, setting the business case and translating business needs into short, medium, and long-range actionable plans
• Initiates, plans, and executes complex development projects within predefined deadlines and aligned with business needs/impact
• Presents technical papers in regional, domestic and/or international conferences/meetings; may chair conferences

Skills and qualifications you will need:

• Project management acumen and proactive approach toward compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in large meetings. 
• 5 years of experience in capital equipment sales, business development, or related science
• Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the US and internationally.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science, or exceptional relevant industrial experience.

Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.

Anton Paar USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability and Veteran Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.

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