Account Executive

ThermoFisher Scientific; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Account Executive to lead territory sales of consumables, diagnostics lab supplies and instrumentation within a defined area. You will maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, labs and retail contacts, and drive profitability while meeting forecasts.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in medical sales or related fields, excellent communication and presentation skills, and willingness to travel to customer locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of sales experience in medical, lab, science or healthcare.
• Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead territory to ensure effective customer relations with physicians, hospitals, lab contacts, retail contacts and other ancillary medical professionals within assigned territory.
• Use available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources
• Manage the strategic direction for the territory; Develop sales strategies to meet plan and expand business within assigned territory; maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed sales objectives
• Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory.
• Stay aware of competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data in the business plan; Introduce new products and services
• Lead pricing within territory to control profitability
• Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territory
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

About Us:

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Discover impactful work:

Our Account Executives are responsible for the sales of consumable and diagnostic lab supplies and instrumentation within a defined territory. They maintain effective customer relations, develop opportunities for growth within an existing customer base, and assure market penetration and profitability while achieving sales and profit forecasts. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic professional who is looking to expand their Sales skills with a company that is a world leader in their industry!

Key responsibilities will be:

• Lead territory to ensure effective customer relations with physicians, hospitals, lab contacts, retail contacts and other ancillary medical professionals within assigned territory.
• Use available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources
• Manage the strategic direction for the territory; Develop sales strategies to meet plan and expand business within assigned territory; maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed sales objectives
• Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory.
• Stay aware of competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data in the business plan; Introduce new products and services
• Lead pricing within territory to control profitability
• Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territory
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the sciences

Experience

• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in medical sales, lab, science or healthcare industry, OR relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
• Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
• Strong industry, healthcare and science background preferred
• Able and willing to travel to customer locations
• Able to pass required vendor credentialing for hospital/lab access.
• Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I’s) – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.