Sales Representative - Portland, Oregon
Columbia LaboratoriesREADY TO CHARM THE SOCKS OFF SCIENCE?
Do you enjoy people-ing? Do you love turning a "maybe" into a "heck yes"? Do you dream of merging the thrill of sales with the hard facts of laboratory science? Great news. We're looking for a Sales Representative who can sell lab testing like it's the best thing since sliced bread (because it kind of is) to join our Tentamus Team in Portland, Oregon.
What Exactly Are We Selling Here?
At Tentamus, we help make sure stuff is safe. Food, water, agricultural products, medicine, skincare, supplements-if people eat it, drink it, smear it on, come in contact with, or swallow it, odds are someone somewhere wants to be 100% sure it's not secretly awful. That's us.
We're a global network of third-party testing labs with brains, standards, and a deep love for all things microbio-chemical-analytical. Now we need you to help spread the word.
Your Quest-- Should You Choose to Accept It. Yes, There Will Be Emails.
As our Portland, Oregon-based Sales Representative, you'll be the bold, personable bridge between brilliant lab folks and the clients who need them. You'll report to our VP of Sales and Marketing and tackle all the classics:
- Hunt down new customers with research, cold calls, and pure charm
- Work the tradeshow circuit like the business-casual rockstar you are
- Build real relationships (not the awkward, forced kind) with clients
- Actually learn what people need and offer solutions that make sense
- Track your wins, losses, and brilliant ideas using a CRM (yes, we know, but it's necessary)
- Present our services in a way that's compelling, clear, and free of sleep-inducing jargon
- Stay on top of industry trends so you don't get bamboozled at networking events
- Team up with marketing to create sales magic-and occasionally debate font choices
- Keep your clients happy, informed, and ready to work with us again and again
Schedule & Travel Info
This is a full-time, hybrid position, requiring 40 hours of work per week. This legendary role focuses on Columbia Laboratories in Portland, OR and involves up to 50% travel annually. Travel will include hotels, planes, client visits, tradeshows, possibly eating boxed lunches in a rental car. It's the full experience.
What We're Looking For
You don't need to have worked in a lab (though that's really cool if you have). What you do need is:
- You've got a sparkle in your eye and at least 1–3 years of sales experience-bonus points if it's in science-y spaces like Environmental Water Testing, Agricultural Product Testing, and Pesticide Residue Testing
- You're a motivated, people-person who can also actually sell things and are target driven with a proven track record in sales.
- You're comfortable working solo or as part of a team and have strong communication skills. (you can vibe with Teams chats, client calls, and quiet grind time).
- You know your way around Microsoft Office and a CRM system-or you're willing to become besties with both.
- You've got a valid driver's license and are cool with hitting the road for client visits and events.
- You're curious, coachable, and not afraid to ask questions (or answer them).
- Bonus perk: You actually know what laboratory testing is. Huge flex.
What You Receive
Salary between $75,000 - $90,000 + Commission, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) Ample PTO, a matching 401k; a fun, driven, science-y team that likes what they do, and the occasional exposure to beakers, Bunsen burners, and big wins!
About Tentamus
Labs for Life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.
Note: While we like to keep things lighthearted, this is a real, full-time position with real responsibilities. The humor is intentional - the job is legit.
Tentamus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.