Position Summary : The Account Manager is responsible for the development and achievement of sales in the assigned accounts. Must have life science background (genetics and or biology) and life science sales experience. Position is remote, however, candidates must reside in Chicago, IL or close surrounding area.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Develop, establish, and implement an effective sales plan tailored to the assigned accounts to achieve the quarterly and annual sales targets.
- Focus on rapidly developing and growing business in the assigned accounts.
- Act as the key interface between the customers and all relevant Novogene divisions. Maintain current understanding and knowledge of the company’s products and services.
- Must be able to communicate accurately and efficiently with a wide range of professionals within assigned accounts
- Field-based position; up to 25% overnight travel required.
- Frequent local account visits.
- Utilize Salesforce.com to accurately document and track client related information and sales opportunities
- Must have sales / research experience within the target accounts
- Target accounts for IL : University of IL Chicago, Northwestern University
Background
BS degree in life science minimum; advanced degree, newly grads encouraged to applyWorking knowledge of NGS, genomics, and / or molecular biologyPrior sales and account management experience in biotech a plusDeep knowledge / network within assigned accounts is a plusIndependent, self-driven, and goal-orientedExperience in SFDC or other CRM software a plusSalary and Benefits : $60,000 - $100,000 / yr.
Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, and 401k.