Account Manager Cell Biology Oost/Zuid Nederland

The ideal candidate for People in Science should have:

Requirements

• Bachelor's or PhD degree in Cell Biology Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or equivalent;
• Preferably 2 to 4 years proven sales experience in Life Science;
• Extended knowledge Molecular or Cell Biology;
• Experience in a lab environment is a plus;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English both in word and writing.

Competences

• Commercial awareness;
• Customer orientated;
• Result driven;
• Initiator;
• Flexible;
• Team player.

Mission

To develop, promote and manage sales within the Eastern and Southern part of The Netherlands, in a manner that is consistent with business plans and company objectives. This role will be field based.

Tasks

• To promote sales of the client product portfolios, attaining and/or exceeding territory budgetary goals through sales success across key product areas;
• To develop and maintain account plans;
• To promote customer satisfaction by providing quotes, service information, answering inquiries, managing orders and taking immediate appropriate action, and providing after-sales support utilizing all available resources;
• To maintain customer database, accurate quarterly forecasting and opportunity management;
• To conduct presentations and workshops to potential customers and colleagues within the sales team;
• To develop specific account strategies, account portfolios, and territory business plans. Actively adjust plan to meet local dynamic situations;
• To execute administrative responsibilities: Monthly reports, expenses, forecasting, and other operational requirements;
• To present and report competitive product information and competitor activity to the European Sales Manager;
• To manage sales by maintaining appropriate databases and generating quotes to customers;
• To develop new accounts and customers utilizing available resources.