Job Description
The Area sales Manager develops and executes a territory business plan; sells and promotes the Diatherix Eurofins product line to meet territory sales targets for assigned region;
identifies and develops new client opportunities. They are also responsible for prioritizing project planning, meeting, completing customer requests / deadlines and organized territory management.
- Sells utilizing the Diatherix Eurofins sales approach
- Educates customers on the value of Diatherix Eurofins products and services. Demonstrates ROI, value-added proposition and the importance of partnering with our customers to develop applicable solutions
- Develops and demonstrates a thorough understanding of selling skills, sales forecasting, and budget tracking; monitors and evaluates competitive services, pricing and other activities
- Delivers oral and written communications in a coherent manner; works in conjunction with marketing and other sales teams to develop and implement sales and marketing plans
- Recognizes and demonstrates Diatherix’s complete commitment to customer satisfaction by providing prompt resolutions of customer problems or concerns;
understands and upholds the Diatherix quality policy and compliance guidelines
Takes ownership of personal development and continuous learning; attends required sales training, seminars, and trade shows
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree required. Prefer a degree in the biological sciences i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc. with strong quantitative skills
- Experience selling molecular diagnostics in the outpatient physician market a plus
- Success calling on Pediatricians, GI, Family Practice, and Primary Care preferred
- Prefer Business to Business sales experience that involved cold calling for new business.
- Knowledge related to PCR, Infection prevention and control, and antimicrobials a plus
- Must have a positive, winning attitude and the desire for continuous improvement
- Manages change well
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a large territory and produce sales growth while maintaining existing accounts
- Must be team oriented
Additional Information
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, overtime, as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to San Antonio, TX are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays