Biosciences Sales Development Program, Account Manager
Do you want to be part of our journey into the future? Are you passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment? If so, you might be the person we are looking for! This role is a great opportunity for individuals looking to get into a sales position who have background in customer experience, and Life Sciences knowledge. The Sales Development Program (SDP) within our Biosciences Division (BID) is designed to accelerate the careers of high potential individuals from the lab, customer support roles or recent college graduates and prepare them for immediate territory management within the organization.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
We offer a unique opportunity to work with some of the most exciting products within biotechnology. Our organization is constantly evolving, and we guarantee an interesting and challenging position within a dynamic environment. This position is designed to promote the development of the successful candidate, with an intensive training plan to give insight into our broad product portfolio and enhance selling skills. Top performers will be reviewed throughout the program to assess their suitability to join the organization in an established sales territory should such a position arise.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The primary functional objective of the position is to learn the Biosciences product portfolio, build sales skills, develop business acumen, and successfully complete the training program. Upon program completion the successful candidate will be prepared to compete for a territory commercial role within the Biosciences commercial organization.
What to expect:
Commercial and product training with real-world experiences
Job shadow with salespeople and subject matter experts
Partner with dedicated leaders and mentors
Networking and exposure to commercial leaders
Focus areas during program:
Virtual sales, communication, systems training
Establish a relationship with your assigned group mentors
Attend web-based trainings
Field shadowing with Sales Representatives
Attend Professional Selling Skills training
HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Willingness and ability to relocate upon completion of the program required
Some experience from a sales function in relevant industry preferred,
0-3 years of work, co-op, or internship experience – preferably in the research laboratory industry or Biosciences space
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively to prioritize and complete tasks required
Proven record of establishing goals and achieving results.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
Learning agility.
Demonstrated leadership.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and desire to succeed
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a constantly evolving business environment
Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar programs required
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