Inside Sales Account Manager, Life Science Group (Temporary Position))

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a driving force in research, healthcare, industrial and applied markets. No other company can match our range of customer touch points – technologically, geographically, and commercially. We support our customers in developing therapies for cancer, protecting the environment, guarantee food safety and providing services to speed up their projects with the aim to save millions of lives. At Thermo Fisher Scientific we are more than 100,000 extraordinary minds, each with a unique story to tell.

Join us and contribute to our mission - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Are you passionate about Life Sciences and interested in building a career in sales? We are looking for an Inside Sales Account Manager to join our team and help drive sales growth across our Life Science and Genetic Analysis portfolio.

This is a temporary position for approximately 9–12 months, covering an internal secondment to another team. It is a great opportunity for a recent BSc, MSc or PhD graduate in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field looking to start a commercial career, or for someone with existing sales experience within the Life Sciences industry who is ready for their next challenge.

As an Inside Sales Account Manager, your main focus will be to drive sales and grow your customer accounts. You will build strong customer relationships, identify new sales opportunities and proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend the right products and solutions. You will work with an exciting range of products across our Life Science and Genetic Analysis portfolio, managing existing customers while developing new business opportunities. You will also work closely with colleagues across the wider commercial team to achieve sales targets and deliver a great customer experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your sales skills, gain experience within a global organization and make a direct contribution to the growth of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Location: Office based role in Inchinnan, Scotland

Key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of your territory. You plan activities to increase your customers awareness, project and measure your territories progress and be accountable for the results. You are the CEO of your territory
• Connect with customers proactively to consult them on our products and create business leads in your market territory. Convert your leads into sales to achieve or exceed the assigned territory sales plan
• Participate in sales, product and systems training, marketing campaigns, special projects as presented by the Company to develop appropriate selling skills
• Maintain and increase current customer database through customer relations management software (CRM)
• Master and implement our AI tools in supporting you in driving efficiency
• Implementation and share your creativity to your team and broader audience

Your education and experience:

• You graduated in a Life Science related field either very good bachelor’s degree or already passed your Master or PhD degree
• You have a talent to handle and prioritize time effectively
• You are an effective communicator with customers and your colleagues
• Ability to function effectively in a high performing team and exhibit a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a constantly evolving business environment
• Positive attitude with the desire to solve problems
• Initial business experience in sales or other customer-facing roles would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• High interest in digital tools and social networking
• Fluent in English

What we offer:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
• Attractive company secondary conditions
• Individual trainings and educational courses in our Thermo Fisher University
• Company provides equipment related to your job responsibility (laptop, phone, I-pad)

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant documents.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate

based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.