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Technical Sales Specialist, qPCR Consumables

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Technical Sales Specialist, qPCR Consumables , South Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently recruiting for a field based Technical Sales Specialist for qPCR Consumables. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the qPCR consumables business in the area. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and life science customers, while positioning and selling relevant products across customer applications.

What you will do

• Achieve or exceed sales quota and objectives, while ensuring 100% customer satisfaction, by developing and implementing an effective territory business plan

• Provide accurate business forecast for all the products in scope

• Establish an optimal working relationships with the local sales team and lateral functions (e.g. marketing, service, support, customer service). Train/enable/support sales representatives levering the scale of Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Connect with Thermo Fisher Scientific sales team operating in the region that may support the territory

• Develop a deep technical knowledge of assigned products within the portfolio of responsibility, as well as strong working knowledge of the features and benefits of competition’s products

• Organize and conduct technical seminars, evaluate, attend and support local trade shows and conferences whilst demonstrating flexibility to accommodate customer requirements

• Develop a knowledge of current and potential activities that may affect revenues. These include but are not limited to funding, market dynamics & end-user needs

• Maintain contact with existing customers to promote new products, close deals, and grow sales, as well as develop new prospects

• Play an active role within the European Sales team, to share leads, develop opportunities, give to team spirit, share standard methodologies and improve business processes

• Attend all required sales meetings and training sessions, consequently implementing new skills gained

What we are looking for

• Requires a minimum bachelor’s degree (Master or PhD preferred) in Cell Biology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; or the equivalent knowledge and industry/functional experience

• Requires minimum 1 year (preferably > 3years) of professional selling experience

• Experience in qPCR is preferred. Understanding of the qPCR workflow and relative techniques is advantageous.

• Experience in a large matrix organization is highly appreciated

• Must be flexible and willing to travel between 50%-70% in his / her territory to implement his / her duties

• Self motivated, results-oriented, and success driven, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction

• Must be self-directed to work independently at a highly technical level

• Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to contributions as a team member in a fast-paced, leading-edge, intense and very dynamic field

• Must be fluent in German plus English, both verbal and written

• Excellent clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

• Driving licence

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For questions contact: Sonia Zouave, Talent Acquisition Partner - EMEA, sonia.zouave@thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.