Interested in contributing to improving and saving lives? Eurofins Food Chemistry Madison is growing and we're looking for amazing team members to join us.
In 2021 we moved into a brand new ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Madison, WI designed to conduct food chemistry testing specializing in infant formula, sole-source nutrition products, hemp and CBD, dietary supplements, and a variety of botanicals. Our testing portfolio includes vitamins, minerals, contaminants, pesticides and shelf-life studies.
We test of a variety of instrumentation including UPLC, HPLC, GC, and LCMS technologies. We offer an innovative and collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to develop expertise on a wide variety of analytical instruments! If you are looking for an opportunity to work for an exciting growth oriented company, we look forward to talking with you!
Strategic Account Executives (SAE) should be proactive, organized and can execute. The SAE will be responsible for maintaining the Health of the Client relationship resulting in retention and organic growth. SAEs will proactively identify account issues or concerns and work with team members (i.e. lab operations, finance, contracts, Client Services, BUMA) to resolve them. SAEs should have a proven record of accomplished client management, meeting and exceeding sales targets and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
Job DescriptionAchieves annual sales plan and sales targets through transactional accounts on a global basis.Handles inbound client calls, qualifies clients and if appropriate grows client relationships at the appropriate levels.Collaborates effectively with account executives in business unit; brings potential opportunities to their attention.Transfers accounts and client information to Account Executives.Manages annual expense budget.Expands client requests upselling for business unit.Provides weekly sales activity reports to management.Develops client call cycle to achieve objectives and sales plan; follows up on leads.Provides general intelligence on key competitors.Sells the business unit’s capabilities and differentiation frameworks via web meetings.Recognizes and communicates sales opportunities for other business units.Sets and manages customer expectations.Collaborates with companywide resources to achieve superior customer satisfaction.Organizes and hosts client visits if required.Uses Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM to manage internal communication and document territory and client information as required for the business unit.Responsible for Opportunity Management and accurate pipeline forecasting.Maintains frequent email and phone contact with clients.Periodic contact of all current clients for cross selling and new product information.Leverage Marketing, SMEs and Opp staff for leads and collateral to heighten clients’ awareness of BU services; tap into thought leadership and share existing collateral including Websites, press releases, e-news, Eblast targets, New product releases.Co-calling on accounts with AEs to promote BU business; providing scientific/technical credibility.Evaluates quotations for territory and provides inputs to ensure client and company requirements are met.Collaborates effectively with sales executives from other Eurofins units to bring potential opportunities to their attention.Assists in determining margins and pricing with Client Services.Participates in proposal scope development as appropriate.Supports transactional clients.Leverage Social selling and outbound initiative including but not limited to Linked In, eblasts, and web conferences, Regional meetings, target account events, global trade shows in local venue, local symposia.Creating leads from literature and industry events including peer reviewed journals, poster/symposium presenters and attendee lists.Establishes, nurtures and grows client relationships at the appropriate levels. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in scientific or business field preferredModerate industry knowledge2+ years sales or relevant business development experience within scientific or technical industry preferredEffective communicaiton & organizational skillsAbility to learn new tasksAbility to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficientlyProven direct engagement with mid-level and executive decision makerCommutable to Madison, WI preferredFlexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hoursOccasionally working extended hours in order to adhere to client deliverable timelines or attend client meetingsAdditional Information
What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.
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