What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - entry level - Chapel Hill, NC position at Selleck Chemicals LLC?
Launch Your Career in the Life Sciences Industry with Purpose and Growth
Are you a driven, coachable professional ready to make an impact? At Selleck Chemicals, we don’t just sell — we empower researchers around the world to advance groundbreaking discoveries in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and beyond.
We’re hiring high-potential, entry-level Sales Representative/Sales Associate/Sales Executive/Account Manager/Business Development Representative to join our rapidly growing U.S. Sales Team. This is a rare opportunity to break into the biotech industry — no science background required. We’re looking for strong communicators with ambition, professionalism, and a passion to succeed.
About Selleck Chemicals
Selleck is a global leader in small molecule inhibitors and biochemicals, supporting the world’s top pharmaceutical companies, universities, and research institutions. With a catalog of over 220,000 products and a presence in more than 50 countries, we enable life-saving research every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Sales Representative/Sales Associate/Sales Executive/Account Manager/Business Development Representative, you will be the face of Selleck Chemicals in your territory, building trusted relationships with researchers, scientists, and purchasing teams at leading academic institutions, biotech companies, and medical centers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow a regional territory of academic and biotech clients
- Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with researchers to discuss their work and identify relevant products
- Follow up on leads and provide quotes, technical information, and product recommendations
- Maintain a pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools and regular outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely fulfillment and client satisfaction
- Stay current on product knowledge and key trends in life sciences research
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary Commission on all new orders (uncapped earning potential)
- Training: Full onboarding, product education, and sales coaching provided
- Career Path: Rapid growth opportunities for top performers (Junior Sales Representative/Sales Associate/Sales Executive/Account Manager/Business Development Representative→Territory Sales Manager)
- Work Environment: Remote work with in-person visits within your assigned territory
- Mission: Contribute to scientific research and innovation on a global scale
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need a background in science to succeed in this sales role. We’re looking for candidates with:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and a consultative, client-first approach
- High motivation, discipline, and accountability
- Ability to work independently and stay organized
- A learning mindset and openness to feedback
Why Join Selleck Chemicals?
This is more than a sales role — it’s a chance to directly support scientific breakthroughs in cancer, rare diseases, neuroscience, and beyond. You’ll have autonomy in your region, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path to career advancement.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to grow, contribute, and be part of something impactful — we want to hear from you.
Submit your application and take the first step toward a career in biotech sales with Selleck Chemicals.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $100,000
