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Sr. Account Executive - Laboratory Sales - Kentucky

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Account Executive - Laboratory Sales - Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

About Us:

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.

Discover impactful work:

Our Senior Account Executives are responsible for the sales of consumable and diagnostic lab supplies and instrumentation within a defined territory. They maintain effective customer relations, develop opportunities for growth within an existing customer base, and assure market penetration and profitability while achieving sales and profit forecasts. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic professional who is looking to expand their Sales skills with a company that is a world leader in their industry!

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Key responsibilities will be:

  • Lead territory to ensure effective customer relationship with physicians, hospitals, lab contacts, retail contacts and other ancillary medical professionals within assigned territory.
  • Use available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources
  • Manage the strategic direction for the territory; Develop sales strategies to meet plan and expand business with customers; maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed sales objectives
  • Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory.
  • Stay aware of competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data in the business plan; Introduce new products and services
  • Lead pricing within territory to control profitability
  • Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files vital for proper management of territory
  • Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations

Keys to Success:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the sciences

Experience

  • 8+ years of sales experience, preferably in medical sales, lab, science or healthcare industry, OR proven experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation and customer relationship skills.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
  • Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
  • Strong industry, healthcare and science background preferred
  • Able and willing to travel to customer locations
  • Able to pass required vendor credentialing for hospital/lab access.
  • Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I's) - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Client-provided location(s): Lexington, KY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01294278_1001
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program