At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
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About the opportunity
The Account Manager, Public Health Labs is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and selling the company’s products and services to public health labs. Working in conjunction with the PHL West Account Manager and the North America Life Sciences Sales team.
Your tasks include
- Achieve the revenue budget for the Public Health Lab (PHL) business segment in North America
- Accelerate adoption and advocacy of QIAGEN workflows through establishing collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders in the PHL community
- Nurture user base through routine engagement around experience, feedback and support needs to drive customer satisfaction
- Leverage cross-functional teams to evolve internal process to cater to the specific needs of the customer
- Execute on QIAGEN’s PHL market strategy in conjunction with Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations cross-functional teams in North America
- Act as an expert knowledge base for sales activity support during customer presentations, product demonstrations and post-sale trainings at entities such as PHLs, CDC, APHL, EPA, etc
- Help design and facilitate national and local events to create awareness and support lead generation with PHLs, CDC, EPA, APHL, etc
- Forecast market related product revenues and supply chain demands with a constant pulse on key customer inventory demands
Your profile
- Minimum education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- Must have 3-5 years of related sales/industry experience with a well-developed network of customer contacts in public health
- Must have a strong background in life sciences and a well-developed technical aptitude in modern molecular methods including Sample Purification, PCR and Next Generation Sequencing, and be fully capable of positioning products across the entire QIAGEN portfolio
- Must also be capable of developing strong internal networks within supply chain, global product manufacturing, custom product development teams, and the technical / customer support organization.
- A combination of interpersonal skills and technical workflow understanding are keys to success in this position
- Strategic thinker capable of executing tactics and be comfortable selling and building relationships at higher levels of the organization
- Willingness to travel across the US, 70% travel required
- Territory: East Coast (needs to be based near a major airport)
The estimated base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a commission plan and generous benefits.
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.