Inside Sales Representative - Instruments
Agilent Technologies (Schweiz) AG
Switzerland-Remote Location-Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:15 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Switzerland-Remote Location-Lausanne
Job Description
At Agilent, we are committed to advancing the quality of life by delivering trusted answers and insights that empower our customers to make impactful decisions. Join us at the forefront of data literacy, where your analytical skills will shape the future of business intelligence and customer focus!
As the Inside Sales Representative you will support the Field Account Management Team to
sell Agilent Technologies products, solutions and services.
This will include Chromatography (LC, GC, GC/MS, HPLC), and Spectroscopy (Atomic and Molecular)
instrumentation, as well as Lab informatics in an assigned territory primarily through outbound and inbound
telephone sales activities.
In this position, your daily tasks will include:
- Work closely with designated Field Account Managers, handling transactional business for their accounts, including quoting, order entry, and related administration.
- Take ownership of customer issues and resolve them where possible.
- Identify and develop sales opportunities with both new customers (business development) and existing customers (up-sell/cross-sell).
- Interpret customer needs and build long-term, trusted partnerships.
- Support and coordinate the full sales cycle, from pre-sales through to delivery, installation, and setup.
- Manage complex and technical discussions with customers while liaising daily with internal and external stakeholders.
- Enjoy a fun working environment with exposure to new technologies, strong training and development, and excellent career progression with an industry market leader
Qualifications
- Laboratory Technician Certificate or university degree in a science field (e.g. chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar).
- Relevant hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as Chromatography (LC, GC), MS, or Spectroscopy, in a similar role or as an end user.
- Commercial or retail experience is advantageous.
- Strong desire to learn and continuously develop both technical and soft skills, with a focused, self-motivated approach to work.
- Proactive, logical problem-solver with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer experience; proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic sales team with a proven track record of success. Grow your career, leverage your expertise, and contribute to Agilent’s continued leadership in the analytical instruments market.
What we offer:
- Agilent offers core global benefits to all staff - but in addition to this, the business offers Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday, and Company activities (these may vary from country to country)
- An opportunity for you to grow within a world-class company to develop your skills
- The diversity of cultural and individual perspectives held by our employees and their commitment to inclusion
- An independent job among good colleagues, in a growth orientated conglomerate. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, information, and trust.
- Be part of a company where we value quality in the solutions we deliver to our customers, with our employees and in relation to the processes we work with
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Travel Required:
No
Shift:
Day
Duration:
No End Date