Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world's toughest challenges.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This role is a remote field sales role in Blacksburg and Roanoke, Virginia. Residency near these areas is required.

• Develop and maintain effective customer relations with purchasing and end user within assigned territory
• Independently make decisions, but also utilize available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources; Seeks out broader relationships within the account to help facilitate networking and prospecting
• Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory
• Researches competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data into the business plan; Introduce new products and services
• Manage pricing within territory to control profitability
• Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territory
• Communicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems, perform other tasks assigned by manager
• Inform customers of supply and price trends and assist in inventory control, consults with customers
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the sciences

• 2+ yrs min. sales experience preferred, preferably in the research laboratory industry, or prior lab experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
• Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
• Strong industry, pharmaceutical and science background preferred
• Able and willing to travel to customer locations
• Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I's) - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement