[Hiring] Account Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

As an Account Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be responsible for driving the growth of our Research business. This involves:

• Acquiring new customers and expanding with existing ones.
• Representing all relevant product categories in Biosciences, including molecular, protein, and cell biology for commercial use applications.
• Aligning actions with growth expectations established in the annual operating plan.
• Providing solutions that simplify and accelerate pathways from discovery to commercialization.

This position is home office based with all accounts allocated in canton Zurich and Ticino.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare and a range of employee benefits.
• Employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
• Outstanding career and development prospects.

Company 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. 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 Fisher's Bioscience Division offers a unique combination of technologies, products, services, and capabilities to provide unparalleled customer support.