Account Manager - Midwest
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Proteintech is experiencing rapid growth in the US and is now recruiting an Account Manager to cover the Midwest territory. The successful candidate will be based in the field but will work closely with the US HQ in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a Life Sciences professional with 2+ years of scientific sales experience. This position offers a competitive salary (negotiable dependent on experience) and generous bonus scheme.PRODUCTS: Laboratory reagents: antibodies, ELISA kits, recombinant proteins, nanobody reagentsCUSTOMERS: Academic, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology LaboratoriesKey Responsibilities:Design and implement your sales strategy for the region.Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers to grow long-term and effective business relationships.Pro-actively search and connect with new prospects.Utilize your core technical and sales skills to provide effective solutions to customer needs when visiting key customers and prospects.Arrange and attend trade shows and exhibitions to further build brand awareness, with support from the US team.Actively liaise with procurement departments to facilitate ease of purchase.Provide feedback to Marketing and Product Development on customer and competitor activities based on field experiences.Participate in our worldwide growth and be responsible for meeting and reporting on annual sales targets.Minimum Requirements:Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry or similar subject; Ph.D preferred. Comparable experience in the laboratory and/or technical sales may be considered.Living in the Chicago, IL metro area.Experience in most cell biology application areas: Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Flow Cytometry, ELISA.Professional selling skills when identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions.Prepared to travel extensively up to 70% of the time within the territory (some overnight travel required).Independent, driven, and able to work on own initiative.Strong time management and organizational skills.Proteintech group 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr