Life Sciences Key Accounts Manager - San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, CA

Total Compensation: 130-150k Base Salary (negotiable), + 20-30% Performance Bonus, Car Allowance.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401K

Contact: Andrew Millar; andrew.millar@irisscientific.com; 647-205-7151

Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency laser focused on sales and marketing roles in the North American Scientific Instrumentation Industry.

We are working with a market leading global Life Sciences and Bioprocess Solutions Provider to find a field-based Key Accounts Manager to drive sales in targeted BioPharma companies. The candidate should be based out of the San Francisco Bay Area (qualified candidates will be offered a relocation package).

Product coverage includes a full range of bioanalytical and bioprocess hardware, along with associated reagents and consumables.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who enjoys: building and managing strategic relationships in a business environment, helping scientists solve their complex research problems, driving a strategic sales process, and working as part of a great team.

We are looking for an Life Sciences Accounts Manager with 2+ years of proven sales experience in the BioPharma market - who has the unique combination of scientific knowledge and credibility, excellent communication skills, an aptitude for business and sales, and knowledge of upstream and downstream bioprocessing. If this sounds like you – please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

The Key Accounts Manager is responsible for working within the company's sales organization to drive growth and build and maintain effective relationships within assigned key customer accounts.

• Identify new business opportunities aligned with the organization's overall market and growth strategy
• Actively drive newly launched innovative products and services into the marketplace and proactively follow up on the successful implementation of sales activity at key accounts
• Work in conjunction with product specialists to drive sales and ensure customer needs are met
• Support customer requirements in supply and quality in close alignment with our internal capabilities
• Regularly visit critical decision makers and influencers at the accounts and able to build sustainable business relationship
• Periodically report on the progress of the business to line management and internal stakeholders, using reporting tools as provided and recommended by the organization

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Bioengineering or related field
• 2+ Years experience and a proven track record in sales within the Biopharmaceutical or Life Science Industry
• Knowledge in Upstream and Downstream Bioprocessing is a key advantage (eg. fermentation, filtration, and purification technologies)
• General sales skills, presentation skills and solid business acumen
• Knowledge of standard office software and modern communication tools
• Ability to travel within the designated territory (minimal overnight travel will be required.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States