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Sales Representative II

Thermofisher thermofisher.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Remote Chicago Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Thermofisher. Remote, United States · full-time · $52,600–$78,000 base.

SalaryStated by Thermofisher
$52,600 – $78,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from ThermofisherOur estimate for the market: $77,500–$157,978Median $118,525
Below the market median of $118,525 for mid-level account executive roles in Chicago, compared against the Chicago market.
Worked out from 140 postings that stated pay, median $118,525. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$52,600–$78,000
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build lasting customer relationships and promote scientific products and services across your assigned territory
  • Find new sales opportunities and put sales plans into action to grow revenue
  • Help customers meet their goals by providing responsive support
  • Plan territory coverage and strategic account activity

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in life sciences, chemistry or a related scientific discipline
  • Two years of sales work is preferred, ideally in scientific or laboratory settings, or equivalent lab experience
  • You can learn complex product uses and workflows, and bring strong customer communication and negotiation skills
  • You hold a valid driver's license and can travel within your territory up to seventy percent

Who this fits

This mid-level sales role suits someone who can work independently and with cross-functional teams while managing customer accounts. It is remote, follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule, and requires substantial travel within the assigned territory.

From the employer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sales Representative II, where you'll support revenue growth and contribute to serving science. You'll develop and maintain strategic relationships with customers while promoting our comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and provide excellent support to help customers achieve their goals. This role offers the chance to represent a leader in scientific solutions while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree

• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related scientific field

• 2 years of sales experience preferred, ideally in scientific/laboratory industry, or equivalent laboratory experience
• Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to learn complex product applications and workflows
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong territory management and strategic account planning capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing effective sales strategies
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 70% within assigned territory
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills based on territory needs
• Demonstrated commitment to Thermo Fisher's core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $52,600.00–$78,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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