Sales Development Specialist

As the Sales Development Specialist - Cell Culture Media (SDS-CCM) you will be responsible for driving revenue growth for cell culture media products by actively managing a range of accounts and growth potential in the Central territory through developing and maintaining strong relationships and providing strong technical knowledge. Ideal candidate will reside in one of these cities: Chicago, St. Louis, Madison, (WI), Minneapolis, Houston, or Austin.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Initiate and manage the full sales process (from lead generation to after sales, trials, testing and confirmation) within the assigned territory and strategic product range, in close alignment with the Account Managers
• Actively use Sales Force to manage and document leads and opportunities, all customer interactions and sales activities ensuring that all customer and opportunity information is up-to-date and accurately entered in the CRM system
• One of your tasks will be to analyze Sales Force data for assigned customers to identify trends, generate customer insights and track sales performance
• Maintain the CRM with relevant and up to date customer and sales opportunity information
• Develop and achieve product / product group targets with a clear focus on seeding and spec in activities to drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities at customer site
• Your duties will include providing technical and commercial support to Account Managers and customers in relevant products and processes
• Manage short-, mid- and long-term opportunity funnel and account portfolio to support short- and long-term product / market goals and navigate Customer's need to achieve a successful resolution
• Identify, implement, and execute appropriate action plans to develop the business for strategic products or defined markets according to the Sales and Sartorius strategy
• Travel percentage will be based on business needs, and location,
• Must be open to travel locally, and overnight travel when needed

What will convince us:

• Bachelors' degree in life sciences or engineering (higher level of education would be beneficial)
• 3+ years' experience in a Customer Facing role, OR Field Sales OR Technical Sales in a laboratory environment/process-based experience in Life Science
• 1+ year experience with (CHO) Chinese Hamster Ovary Cell Culture
• Hands-on knowledge and proactive usage of Sales Force and other CRM tools
• Relevant technical knowledge and extensive industry knowledge (eg. Biotech, Pharma, etc.)

We value:

• Masters' degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field
• Experience in selling capital instrumentation and / or selling consumables / re-agents to clients in different sectors is a plus
• Result-oriented and highly motivated
• Capable of providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to manage complex issues using innovation and processes
• Excellent communication, presentation & collaboration skills
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $90,000 and $130,000.00 depending upon experience, location, and qualifications, plus bonus and car allowance

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings

Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules

Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform

Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"

Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.

Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)

Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account

Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate

Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

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