Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Account Manager III in Merelbeke, Belgium
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Territory: Belgium and Luxembourg
The primary functional objective of the position is direct contact with customers and channel partners in the given segment, to initiate and develop relationships, which will ultimately generate sales. It is through these relationships that we will achieve the best possible sales representation for Thermo Fisher Scientific. As a Salesperson, you will be visiting customers, using the telephone, MS Teams, data science and email as your primary tools. Social media connections will also be an integral resource.
Responsibilities:
Be part of a newly evolved team to focus on customers within the Pharmaceutical, Academic, and all others segments at a very exciting time of change!
Reach Annual Operating Plan set for territory
The strategic development and growth of laboratory products and consumables is the primary focus of this role
Apply data intelligence to analyse and develop sales opportunities with the greatest return on investment. Communicate key competitor activities, market trends, and changing customer development plans and priorities, which include emerging customers
Build and maintain existing relationships by regular phone, MS Teams, email contact and occasional face to face meetings, with customers and potential customers. Use all routes to market including channel partners and e-commerce platform to deliver solutions for our customers.
Use Salesforce.com to ensure accurate customer records are held
Regularly provide written and verbal communication of successes and challenges to improve the overall operating efficiency of the team, region and sales organization!
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum BSc within Life Sciences required
Some experience from a sales function in relevant industry would be very beneficial
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong capabilities to interface effectively with all customer types
Good negotiation skills
Ability to function effectively in a high-performance team
Demonstrate a positive attitude and desire to succeed in commercial
Practical understanding of the sales processes & buying cycle
Strong verbal and writing skills in English and French. Dutch also preferred.
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a constantly evolving business environment
Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams or similar programs required
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