Account Executive - Boston

Roche Holding AG; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Holding AG is seeking an experienced Account Executive for Molecular Diagnostics in Boston. This field-based role involves promoting diagnostic testing and managing accounts to exceed sales targets. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant sales experience.

The position demands excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a travel requirement of 50%. Benefits include a competitive salary of $91,000 to $169,000, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant sales experience.
• Participation in an approved accelerated development program may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Promote molecular diagnostic testing, including infectious diseases.
• Contact customers to exceed sales objectives.
• Develop and deliver strategic account plans.
• Implement strategic initiatives for sales productivity.
• Conduct territory planning for efficiency.
• Network with internal colleagues for best practices.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Position

Account Executive - Molecular Diagnostics - Boston

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced sales professional with a talent for solving complex challenges? In this role, you'll use your expertise to navigate diverse issues and make strategic decisions that drive success. You'll manage medium to large accounts, exceeding sales targets while building lasting relationships with key decision-makers.

Your goal will be to expand your network, identify new opportunities, and present compelling value propositions. With a deep understanding of our product line, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, continuously improving our quality system through your daily actions.

Responsibilities

• be responsible for promoting molecular diagnostic testing, including infectious disease, respiratory and transplantation.
• contact new and existing customers to meet and exceed sales objectives in targeted accounts, by developing new business, growing existing business, maintaining customer relationships and troubleshooting customer problems. This includes identifying and developing strategic account plans, developing and delivering the differentiating message and quantifiable economic value for products and services, selling the primary differentiation of Roche products, overcoming and managing objections, and negotiating to obtain sales.
• generate demand and maximize product awareness by working with and providing education and information to customers.
• implements strategic initiatives and plans to facilitate sales process and productivity.
• work with others, as needed or required, to prepare proposals for assigned accounts. Presents all contract proposals to customers to maximize overall business and profitability, which may require some negotiation.
• conduct and organize necessary territory planning and routing for efficiency. Conducts business analysis and planning.
• communicates competitive market information internally.
• networks and interfaces with internal colleagues to share information and best practices while remaining actively involved in industry/customer organizations that impact business.

This is a field-based role covering the Boston area. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the territory.

Travel: 50%

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant sales or equivalent experience
• Participation in an approved accelerated development, fellowship or rotational program may be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills including making impactful presentations
• Proven leadership abilities
• Negotiation, contracting and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a regulated environment
• Strategic planning and organizational skills

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston is 91,000.00 - 169,000.00 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is eligible to earn incentive compensation that is calculated and paid in accordance with the applicable Incentive Compensation Plan for the role. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Benefits

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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