JOB DESCRIPTION

The Account Manager will be responsible for the sale of products from the Analytical Solutions Division of PerkinElmer in the assigned territory in a manner which positively reflects the Company image.
The territory will be Ireland: Munster and some parts of Leinster and Connaught

The product portfolio falls into two areas:

• Separation Sciences including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC);
• Spectroscopy including Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared (IR), Atomic Absorption (AA) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP & ICPMS).

Previous sales experience of instrumentation is an advantage, however, we will consider applications from candidates with experience using relevant instrumentation in a laboratory environment who are considering a change in career direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or similar
• Command of English language, written and oral.
• Full Irish driving licence

EXPERIENCE

• Proven sales experience, within laboratory Instrumentation an advantage
• Sales training will be given to laboratory technicians/scientists who have used relevant instrumentation in industry or academia.

PURPOSE

Responsible for achieving assigned sales quotas and goals for customers located within a defined geographic territory or account list. Prospects and develops business, responds to RFPs, and develops proposals for presentation to customer. Coordinates account resources with representatives from support and service teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competes for all sales opportunities within the territory
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers
• Constant attempts to secure business in new accounts
• Gains knowledge of customer funding procedures
• Develops and maintains the CRM customer/prospect records
• Attend seminars, exhibitions and demonstrations to promote business
• Maintains knowledge of products and prepares, collects and maintains presentation aids.
• Maintains knowledge of competitors products
• Regular business forecasts
• Involvement with customer account receivables