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The Sales Specialist – Histology Instruments for Leica Biosystems is responsible for developing and executing successful sales strategies for rapid revenue growth and market share expansion in territory. They will also work collaboratively with Sales, Service and Applications counterparts to achieve Leica Biosystems performance targets while exceeding customer expectations.

This position is part of the Sales team land will be fully remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Commercial Organization and report to the Sales Manager - Core Histology responsible for leading a team of sales representatives to exceed Leica Biosystems sales goals and deliver on commercial strategies. If you thrive in a fast paced and team oriented role and want to work to build a world-class Commercial organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• The Sales Specialist will achieve annual product sales goals set for the territory while working in coordination with the local assigned team within their territory. In addition, the associate will maintain accurate and timely opportunity funnel and customer data in SFDC with coaching as needed.
• The associate will achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through delivery of sales and support assistance and coordinate product demo, installs, and customer training with support from manager and/or mentor.
• Work with prospective and current customers to increase Leica Biosystems' influence and presence across territories.
• Monitor and develop awareness of competitive activities and strategies, utilize Strategic Selling tools (Blue sheets) with mentorship and guidance.
• Develop on products, DBS, LBS Tools (such as DOMO, Showpad, Territory Business Reviews).

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3+ years relevant sales experience (or equivalent work experience)

• Proven time management skills
• Proven contract negotiation and high-level selling experience or selling in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM software; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Travel and Motor Vehicle Record Requirements:

• Ability to travel 50-75%; overnight for territory coverage (if applicable) and/or for company meetings
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Prior capital sales experience

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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