About the opportunity- The Account Manager, Life Science Sales is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and selling the company's products and services to key accounts performing life science / research testing.
- Must have (three to five) years of directly related sales experience with a well-developed network of customer contacts in both Academia and Industry.
- Must be a strategic thinker capable of executing tactics and be comfortable selling and building relationships at higher levels of the organization.
- Must have a strong background in life sciences and a well-developed technical aptitude in modern molecular methods including Sample Purification, PCR, dPCR and Next Generation Sequencing, and be fully capable of positioning products across the entire QIAGEN portfolio.
- Must also be capable of developing strong internal networks within supply chain, global product manufacturing, custom product development teams, and the technical / customer support organization.
Your profile- Education level: minimum of Bachelor of Science or equivalent, graduate degree preferred.
- 3+ years of directly related sales experience with proven track record. 3+ years of lab experience preferred.
- Wide range of knowledge of life science applications, products, and market. Knowledge of QIAGEN products preferred.
- Proven ability to sell at the highest levels within an organization.
- Create and develop strategy. Work is accomplished in a proactive manner without considerable direction. Able to create and develop resolution independently to complex problems while meeting objectives.
- Experience in project management and complex sales.
- (80%+) of time spent in the field, willingness to travel (with some overnight stays) and valid driving license required.
- Territory: South Houston and Louisiana (must be based in territory).
The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000-130,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a commission plan and generous benefits.
What we offer - Internal Academy (QIALearn)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
