Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, or improving patient health through diagnostics and life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 140,000 colleagues offers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.
Thermo Fishers Bioscience Division offers a unique combination of technologies, products, services and capabilities to provide unparalleled customer support. You as an Account Manager will be responsible for driving the growth of our Research business. This involves acquiring new customers, expanding with existing ones, and representing all relevant product categories in Biosciences, including molecular-, protein-, and cell biology for commercial use applications. Your actions should align with our growth expectations established in the annual operating plan.
Our solutions span the range of needs, from innovation to productivity and outsourcing designed to simplify and accelerate pathways from discovery to commercialization.
This position is home office based with all accounts allocated in canton Zurich and Ticino.
Your requirements:
Sales of life sciences research consumables and instruments to the academic market
Maintain and develop customer relationships (procurement and scientists) on short, mid and long term
Achieve sales targets set, both quarterly and annually
Go for all existing and develop new sales opportunities within the territory to meet or achieve plan
Focus on the strategic development of key accounts by implementing and updating account planning (cross-functions)
Maintain and strengthen internal network for fast and excellent customer experience
Your qualification
M.A./ M.Sc or equivalent experience, preferred bachelor’s degree in biology/life science field
Experience in sales in the Life Sciences Market or comparable professional experience
General knowledge of assigned Biosciences product portfolio and customer segment required
Analytical and business planning skills
Distinct time management
Strong capabilities to interface successfully with all customer types, face to face and virtually/via phone
Ability to successfully contribute to dedicated team
Demonstrates a positive demeanor and desire to succeed
Strong self-motivation to find new business
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to evolving business environment
Digital literacy in MS Office package required
Valid driving license
Proficiency in German and English, both written and verbal, additional languages, such as Italian are an advantage
We offer competitive remuneration, company pension schema, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits., employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.