Junior Account Manager UK

at  Molecular Devices

Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too.
Molecular Devices has the opportunity to be the innovation partner that empowers scientists to fast-track research breakthroughs, leading to earlier diagnoses and safer drug treatments. We’re a leading life science solutions provider of high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems, software, and consumables. With Molecular Devices, you’ll grow your career with best-in-class teams in a culture of collaboration.
Molecular Devices is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Do you want to work in an engaged commercial Team? Do you enjoy working with customers and help them to advance their research by using our innovative products?
We are currently seeking a United Kingdom based Junior Account Manager who will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with existing and new customer accounts to achieve regional sales targets and contribute to the growth of the company.

What we’ll get you doing:

• Work in a team with an existing and experienced Account Manager of the territory and get a quick start, get mentored and apply best practice.
• Achieve monthly and annual Quota in designated territory.
• Provide prompt and accurate forecasts as requested.
• Participate to programmed funnel reviews and marketing reviews
• Provide all reports when requested by manager within set timescales/deadlines.
• In a team develop and maintain an accurate Territory Plan

The essential requirements of the role include:

• BSc degree or similar or higher, preferably in a life science area with a biology background or related.
• Some initial customer facing experience in Life sciences business within Academic or Government or Biotech or Pharma research laboratories, like direct sales, sales support, applications support, technical support, service or other customer facing role.
• Native or high-level (written/spoken) English.
• Some experience in practical cellular Biology, e.g. have practically worked with mammalian cell culture
• The ability to work closely in a team with an experienced Account Manager with willingness to learn, get coached and apply standard work and best practice advises.

TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and work away from home nationally to visit customers and occasionally internationally to interact throughout Molecular Devices.
• Ability to also travel overnight within the territory
• On average 2-3 days per week with customer visits

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Manual or automated cellular microcopy by education or from previous job.
• MS-Teams experience and some Customer Relation Management (CRM) software such as Salesforec.com experience would be an advantage.

At Molecular Devices we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Molecular Devices can provide.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

What we’ll get you doing:

• Work in a team with an existing and experienced Account Manager of the territory and get a quick start, get mentored and apply best practice.
• Achieve monthly and annual Quota in designated territory.
• Provide prompt and accurate forecasts as requested.
• Participate to programmed funnel reviews and marketing reviews
• Provide all reports when requested by manager within set timescales/deadlines.
• In a team develop and maintain an accurate Territory Pla

The essential requirements of the role include:

• BSc degree or similar or higher, preferably in a life science area with a biology background or related.
• Some initial customer facing experience in Life sciences business within Academic or Government or Biotech or Pharma research laboratories, like direct sales, sales support, applications support, technical support, service or other customer facing role.
• Native or high-level (written/spoken) English.
• Some experience in practical cellular Biology, e.g. have practically worked with mammalian cell culture
• The ability to work closely in a team with an experienced Account Manager with willingness to learn, get coached and apply standard work and best practice advises