Field Sales Representative - Laboratory
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Date posted February 10, 2026 Job ID 20937 Pay Range $91,000 - $120,000 (Including Commissions)Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Mettler Toledo's laboratory division is seeking to hire a Lab Field Sales Specialist in the Chicago, IL area who will report to the Area Business Manager. As a Lab Sales Specialist you will sell balances, pH, moisture analyzers, software and services. You will be required to focus on the Laboratory market and motivate all dealer personnel to sell METTLER TOLEDO products in these accounts, acting as a primary company representative and achieving the desired goals established by management.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Achievement of assigned sales targets and business development objectives.
- Develop and maintain active pipeline of designated weighing solutions and software solutions.
- Coordinates closely with respective solutions product champions.
- Develop and maintain dynamic pipeline of sales opportunities within assigned territory.
- Responsible for coordinating closely with Mettler Toledo (MT) representatives, instrument representatives and field service groups on a regular basis
- Work with field personnel, spearheads strategic campaigns to create mutual high-value relationships between customers and METTLER TOLEDO.
- Perform technical presentations and demonstrations involving weighing system solutions and/or software to existing or potential customers.
- Conducts presentations/demonstrations primarily in person or by using conferencing/virtual technologies where appropriate and prudent.
- Post-sale responsibilities include coordinating the overall process of system installation and training between customer and MT resources to ensure successful customer start.
- Use of MT-provided CRM, communication and other technology and territory development tools in accord with corporate requirements and frequency
What You Need to Succeed
- A BS or BA in the natural sciences preferred, or business/marketing with emphasis on chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, biochemistry, or neuroscience.
- 3 - 5 years of related sales experience in scientific instruments or capital equipment.
- Experience handling accounts and relationships with a distribution network.
- Excellent relationship-building skills to build trust with customers.
- Prior knowledge of the analytical instrument sales market is a plus.
- Experience using SAP’s CRM system is a plus.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave policies
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
- A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.
Get to Know METTLER TOLEDO
Take a look at a “day in the life” of a METTLER TOLEDO employee. No matter where you work in this company, the team atmosphere comes through. METTLER TOLEDO may be precisely where you belong.
Let’s Connect
Join our Talent Community and receive personalized updates about our opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. Learn your EEO rights as an applicant under the law.
METTLER TOLEDO endeavors to make www.mt.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at Contact Us EEO@mt.com.