✨ About The Role
- The Sr Sales Manager will lead a team of sales representatives selling research products and services within a defined territory.
- This role is accountable for ensuring effective customer relations and developing growth opportunities within the existing customer base.
- The Sr Sales Manager will be responsible for achieving sales and profit forecasts while ensuring market penetration and profitability.
- Key responsibilities include managing the sales team to drive sales strategies and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities.
- The role involves performing sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory.
- The candidate will need to research competitor and industry activity, keeping informed of new products and services.
- The position requires maintaining accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of the region.
- The Sr Sales Manager will represent Thermo Fisher Scientific positively at all times throughout customer locations.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Science or Business, with a strong preference for advanced degrees.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant, industry-specific experience is required, ideally within the research laboratory industry.
- Proven sales management experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are essential for success in this role.
- Excellent business acumen and advanced selling and presentation skills are necessary to effectively lead the sales team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for building effective customer relations and managing vendor relations.
- The candidate should be willing and able to travel to customer locations as needed.
- A commitment to the Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement is expected.