• Product Specialist III

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Waltham, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    **COMPANY:** Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    **LOCATION:** 168 Third Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

    **TITLE:** Product Specialist III

    **HOURS:** Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    **DUTIES:** • Respond efficiently and promptly to customer requests and, clarify the customers' business challenges and function as a technical resource throughout the whole sales cycle.

    + Build relationships at multiple levels and across all constituents establishing initial technical credibility with accounts.

    + Prepare and deliver exciting, compelling, and focused technical demonstrations, including demo of molecular biology and sample preparation instrumentation.

    + Present an attractive value proposition to customers.

    + Develop efficient strategies to address opportunities and overcome obstacles by understanding the strengths and vulnerabilities of major competitors.

    + Develop a territory business plan and frequently update according to business and market changes.

    + Achieve assigned territory sales goals by proactively calling on existingandpotentialnewcustomersviafieldvisits,email,phoneandphone.

    + Nurture existing customer relationships with a focus on increasing overall revenue and reagent attachment with customers using both existing and newly placed instrumentation.

    + Research accounts and leverage historical sales data and market trends to drive new business.

    + Work closely with sales counterparts and Distribution reps to develop specific account growth strategy, account mapping and penetration.

    + Gather, process, and disseminate competitive intelligence and market feedback to support evolution of our offerings and tactics.

    + Provide forecasting and reporting as required on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.

    TRAVEL:

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Up to 75% domestic and international travel required. Reports to company headquarters in Waltham, MA. Can work remotely or telecommute.

     

    MINIMUM Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Biomedical Science, Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology or related field of study.

     

    MINIMUM Experience Requirement: 3 years of experience as a Product Sales Specialist, Laboratory Technician or a related occupation.

     

    Alternative Education and Experience Requirement: Master’s degree or

     

    foreign degree equivalent in Biomedical Science, Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology or related field of study and 1 year of experience as a Product Sales Specialist, Laboratory Technician or a related occupation.

    Required knowledge or experience with:

    + Molecular Biology lab techniques;

    + Technical sales experience;

    + Life Science research industry;

    + SFDC Experience;

    + PowerBI;

    + Sample Preparation: RNA and DNA purification;

    + PCR/qPCR knowledge, including building protocols on thermal cyclers; and

    + DNA Electrophoresis.

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    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.