Job Description
Area Sales Manager with 8-10 years of experience in Life Science Industries and Institutes.The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for all sales results of mid-size and large accounts in a defined territory and for developing strong customer relations according to the organizational strategy for the assigned customer base. An essential part of this role is the active use of our CRM system (SFDC) to manage sales activities and customer interactions effectively as this tool is the foundation of our sales framework and operational sales steering, and a key enabler for this role to achieve his/her targets as well as Sartorius targets.Main Responsibilities & Tasks:Promote the organization's products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range or key account to achieve sales and revenue targetsIdentify new business opportunities aligned with the organization's overall market and growth strategyActively use SFDC to manage and document leads and opportunities, all customer interactions and sales activities ensuring that all customer and opportunity information is up-to-date and accurately entered in the CRM systemAnalyze SFDC data for assigned customers to identify trends, generate customer insights and track sales performanceActively drive newly launched innovative products and services into the marketplace and proactively follow up on the successful implementation of sales activityAssess and analyze customer needs, generate leads, respond to customer inquiries and suggest products and services as appropriateDevelop and implement account plans and request and coordinate resources in line with the account plansWork closely with cross functional team to create higher market perception and successful strategies to gain business from an accountCoordinate and participate in marketing activities in assigned territoryFrequently assess the potential of each customer and plan to realize it into businessManage and build strong customer relationships for long term partnershipQualification & Skills:Academic degree in life sciences or engineering (higher level of education would be beneficial)Minimum 5 years field sales experience, with preferable laboratory / process based experience in Life ScienceHands-on knowledge and proactive usage of SFDC and other CRM toolsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated, energetic, results oriented, capacity to work independently with a strong sense of responsibilityGood teamwork skills and proven ability to also work with cross-functional teamsWillingness and ability to travel frequentlyProven software skills, e.g. Microsoft OfficeAbout Sartorius Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers
