The Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) for Process Liquids and Preparation Services is a role within the Biologicals and Chemicals Division sales organization of the BioProduction Group. This technical role will focus on building key strategic relationships with customers and develop new opportunities to build a strong a pipeline for future growth. This individual will apply their sales experience, bioproduction process knowledge, product expertise, market intelligence, and project management skills to grow sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Searches for new opportunities and uses product portfolio to build a foundation for long term growth
Drives existing funnel of opportunities to accelerate closure rates
Applies intelligence-based prospecting to identify new potential opportunities
Prioritizes New Product Introduction (NPI) prospects within territory to improve adoption rates and revenue return
Demonstrated ability to create an Account Strategy based upon PLPS Value Proposition and customer knowledge
Acts on marketing-qualified leads, quickly converting to new opportunities
Collaborates with and influences Bioproduction Account Managers (BAMs) and Field Application Specialists (FAS) within their region to develop and lead account growth strategies
Experience engaging in channel sales
Establishes and forms relationships with key decision-makers and identifies the technical buyers
Work cross-functionally with the POD BAM and TSS to identify cross-selling activities across the BioProduction product portfolio
Aids in development of technical solution-matching for complex opportunities
Attends technical collaboration visits to Business Unit manufacturing and R&D sites
Provides post-sales product support, follows up on all product performance complaints or inquiries to ensure resolution to improve the customer experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in a life-science related field , such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Engineering preferred
5 + years of sales experience working in a role related to the bioproduction process
Strong CRM experience - preferably Salesforce
Customer facing visits at least 50% per year and a bias for improving the customer experience
Shows sound judgment and tact when working with internal and external customers
Must possess strong understanding of customer challenges and solution development
Ambassador of Miller-Heiman sales technique or applicable experience
Must reside within 50 miles of desired territory or be willing to relocate
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