U.S. Western Region Sales Manager Employee at SP Industries Inc.

Don Basanes

U.S. Western Region Sales Manager

Don sells the successful Genevac portfolio to critical life science companies performing cutting edge research and development.

“At Scientific Products, I’m a business owner of a specific unit and region in the United States. The decisions I make allow me to create my own schedule with a clear view of goals and performance metrics.”
- Don

What attracted you to work at Scientific Products? How did you know it would be a good fit?: A recruiter reached out to me about this amazing opportunity. I knew it was a great fit because of all the people I’ve met during the interview process. They were all supportive, ambitious, and creative. Also, working with a small team means I have the opportunity to be exposed to many parts of the business and make a direct impact.
What are you responsible for in your current role?: I am responsible for growing sales in the western half of the United States. This means selling products to new and current customers and providing post-sale technical/customer support.
What are you working on right now that excites or inspires you?: I am working on selling our brand new fourth-generation centrifugal evaporator. This is the first time to be a part of a product launch with plenty of opportunities in front of us.
What do you value most about your company’s or team’s culture? What sets it apart from other places you’ve worked?: I value our ability to collaborate about what works and what needs improvement within our organization. My voice is heard and actions have been taken to address these issues. There is a sense of pride and belonging compared to any other place I’ve worked.
What’s one thing you would want a candidate to know about what it’s like to work at your company?: We have standards when it comes to product quality that we aren’t willing to compromise. I enjoy the trips to Europe to see the factory and work with all the people that keep Genevac performing in top shape!
How does working at Scientific Products allow you to have work-life balance?: At Scientific Products, I’m a business owner of a specific unit and region in the United States. The decisions I make allow me to create my own schedule with a clear view of goals and performance metrics. With the support of my manager and colleagues, we find ways to support each other should we take time off for vacations and other events.

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