Sales Representatives for Technical & Scientific Materials
Overview
A remote contractor role focused on selling technical and scientific materials to B2B buyers. You’ll identify leads, qualify opportunities, and translate complex product details into business value for non-technical stakeholders. The work supports a customer project that trains AI systems by providing high-quality real-world input. Deep knowledge of technical materials and strong communication are essential to bridge gaps between experts and business buyers. B2B sales and technical materials are core to success in this position.
What You'll Do7
- 1Identify and pursue business-to-business leads in technical and scientific materials using targeted research and outreach strategies.
- 2Assess prospect needs, budget, authority, and interest to ensure our offerings fit technical product applications.
- 3Explain intricate technical value in clear terms to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 4Create and present tailored written and verbal pitches that translate features into measurable business benefits.
- 5Address common objections with fact-based, benefits-led responses grounded in industry knowledge.
- 6Document key interactions, feedback, and insights from prospect conversations to guide ongoing improvements.
- 7Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to refine messaging based on market feedback.
Requirements6
- 1Proven track record in B2B sales within technical or scientific materials sectors.
- 2Strong grasp of technical products, materials, and their cross-industry applications.
- 3Ability to convey technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences, in writing and speech.
- 4Experience with objection handling and consultative negotiation.
- 5Familiarity with CRM systems and digital prospecting tools used in B2B environments.
- 6Analytical skills to evaluate prospect potential and adapt outreach strategies.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate brings hands-on B2B sales success in technical or scientific materials and can translate complex product details into business value for non-technical buyers. This role fits someone who thrives in remote, contractor work and can manage a full cycle from lead sourcing to objection handling. It may not suit you if you lack experience in technical markets, struggle to simplify technical pitches, or are uncomfortable with written and verbal communications for diverse audiences. Candidates who underperform typically miss on either the technical domain fluency or the ability to convert technical features into business outcomes, and they may rely on generic pitches rather than tailored, impact-focused messaging.
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$45 - $85/hr
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Application Tip
Highlight a specific technical product you’ve sold and quantify the business impact you achieved (e.g., increased adoption, cost savings) in your resume and cover letter to show your ability to translate complex tech into value.
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