Associate Sales Representative (ASR)
Field, Boston, MA
- Job ID
- R-547339
- Category
- Sales
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Build a sales career where performance, growth and patient impact move forward together
At BD, Sales professionals own territories, build trusted relationships with healthcare decision-makers and drive adoption of solutions that shape customer and patient outcomes. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach, and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide. You’ll combine clinical understanding with commercial strategy to deliver value for customers – and results that move your career forward.
Whether you bring deep MedTech experience or a strong sales foundation from another industry, BD offers robust commercial tools, including training, coaching, and data-driven insights, development and support to help you win in complex environments – with clarity on expectations, accountability for results, and opportunities to grow.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Position Summary
Build the pipeline. Expand the reach. Accelerate growth.
At Waters, Associate Sales Representatives are critical drivers of commercial velocity and territory expansion. Operating at the front line of the business, you will generate pipeline, engage customers, and execute high-volume opportunity activity that fuels territory performance.
This role goes beyond activity—it requires discipline, responsiveness, and the ability to build credibility early in the customer lifecycle. You will partner closely with Account Managers, enabling them to focus on strategic opportunities while you ensure the territory maintains strong momentum across all segments.
This is a high-performance, high-accountability environment designed to develop the next generation of top-tier sales talent. Success requires execution rigor, curiosity, and the ability to translate customer engagement into measurable business impact.
Role Purpose
Expand territory coverage and accelerate growth by generating qualified pipeline, managing transactional opportunities, and supporting customer engagement activities that improve sales efficiency and responsiveness.
Act as a force multiplier for the territory, ensuring high-quality opportunity flow, increased customer touchpoints, and sustained commercial momentum.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline Generation & Prospecting
Proactively generate and qualify leads across assigned territory
Execute disciplined prospecting strategies to build a consistent opportunity pipeline
Drive timely and effective follow-up on inbound leads
Opportunity Management & Sales Execution
Own and close smaller, transactional opportunities with speed and accuracy
Maintain disciplined pipeline management and CRM hygiene
Execute consistent, high-quality sales activity aligned to territory priorities
Customer Engagement & Coverage Expansion
Expand reach across accounts by engaging new stakeholders and re-engaging inactive customers
Support Account Managers in advancing opportunities and deepening customer relationships
Increase frequency, quality, and responsiveness of customer interactions
Account & Territory Support
Manage smaller accounts and contribute to overall account growth
Provide pipeline and activity support to Account Managers on larger opportunities
Identify whitespace and coverage gaps to strengthen territory performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with sales, marketing, and technical teams to support campaigns and demand generation activities
Contribute customer insights to inform territory and commercial strategy
What Success Looks Like
Consistently generates high-quality, qualified pipeline opportunities
Expands and improves territory coverage and customer engagement
Efficiently converts transactional opportunities into revenue
Increases speed and quality of customer response and follow-through
Enables Account Managers to focus on larger, strategic opportunities
Contributes directly to overall territory growth and performance
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Science, Business, or related field)
Early career experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel within assigned territory
Preferred
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, or related industries
Exposure to laboratory environments or scientific workflows
Demonstrated achievement and performance orientation
Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
Core Competencies
Prospecting Discipline
Pipeline Generation & Management
Sales Agility & Execution
Customer Responsiveness
Communication Excellence
Relationship Building
Growth Mindset & Coachability
Work Environment & Travel
Field-based role requiring regular customer engagement
Willingness to travel within assigned territory
This field-based, remote position requires regular in-person customer engagement across the New England territory (MA, RI, NH, VT, ME). To effectively perform the essential functions of the role, the employee is expected to maintain residency within the assigned commercial territory, generally defined as within a 50-mile radius of (Boston, MA).
Why Waters
Waters plays a critical role in advancing scientific discovery and improving human health. Our teams partner with leading organizations across Pharma, Biotech, Academic, and Government sectors to solve complex challenges.
As part of Waters, you will:
Gain exposure to a market-leading portfolio and commercial model
Learn alongside high-performing Account Managers and sales leaders
Build a strong foundation in solution-based selling and customer engagement
Be positioned for accelerated career progression into Account Management
Who Thrives in This Role
Individuals who demonstrate discipline, accountability, and ownership
Early-career professionals motivated by performance, growth, and learning
Strong communicators who build credibility with customers quickly
Team-oriented contributors who elevate overall territory success
Who This Role Is Not For
Those seeking low-activity or highly structured environments
Individuals uncomfortable with performance-driven expectations
Candidates who rely solely on inbound opportunities
Transactional mindsets without interest in long-term development
Equal Opportunity
Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to thrive.
Compensation
The expected compensation range for this role is $ 73,400.00 - 117,400.00 USD Annual. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Success Profile
What sets our top Sales performers apart? You’re likely to thrive in BD Sales if you are:
- Results driven
- Problem-solver
- Competitive
- Collaborative
- Persuasive
- Adaptable
Ready for your next challenge?
Discover what it’s like to build a meaningful career in Sales at BD. Hear from Richard Kent about why a Sales career at BD is both unique and rewarding – from building trusted partnerships with healthcare providers to bringing innovative solutions to life and seeing their real-world impact. You’ll also get a glimpse into the robust training, coaching, and development resources that BD provides to help you build and advance your career.
Hear from Our Associates
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"I get energized by meeting new healthcare professionals, along with BD associates and leaders too. My involvement in the African American BD ARG (AABD ARG) has been a terrific experience. I love hearing stories from both my customers and colleagues about helping each other, it really gets me pumped up and motivated."
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"I manage a team of 20 salespeople today who represent our business and who advocate for our customer – they are some of the most passionate and dedicated people with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work."
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"I joined BD based on the recommendation of someone who worked here and who spoke very positively of the company and its culture. The culture is focused on development. I think there is so much opportunity here. The key is in communicating your career intent and where you want to go within the company – and then working hard in your current role and connecting with as many people as you can. By showing a strong work ethic in your current role, you demonstrate to others the value and contribution you can bring and make."
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"The culture here is very caring and collaborative, and I feel my opinion and ideas matter to my leaders – they want me to share them. We work as One BD to bring the best pharm systems solutions to our customers."
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