Area Sales Manager- Diagnostics

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2><b>The <span>Opportunity:</span></b></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>The Opportunity:</b></p><p></p><p>Area Sales Manager is responsible for working independently under close supervision, responsible for selling to Key Accounts and new channel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">partners/distributors</span> and cross/up/repeat sales to existing channel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">partners/distributors.</span> Maintain existing relationships with organizations distributing products, services and/or solutions. Deliver product demonstrations, sales bids and presentations to channel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">partners/distributors.</span> Manage the relationship with the channel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">partners/distributors.</span></p><p></p><p><b>What we’re looking for:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Education:</b> B.Sc / B.Tech / M.Sc Degree in Science or other science-related field required MBA will be an added advantage</p></li><li><p><b>Experience:</b> Minimum of 5+ years of Diagnostics sales experience required</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>How you will thrive and create an impact:</b></p><ul><li><p>Develops and executes territory plan to achieve revenue targets and control expenses.</p></li><li><p>Works with channel partners where appropriate to drive specific opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Establishes high-level customer and distributor <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship/intimacy</span> by way of technical and business skills/competencies and situational fluency.</p></li><li><p>Understands current customer processes and applications and communicates customer technology product requirements to internal stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Utilizes a variety of communication and engagement methodologies including quarterly business reviews, executive meetings and technical collaborations; ensures they meet the targeted number of face to face key account interactions per week.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates effective employee relationships built on trust, teamwork and accountability.</p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><b>Disclaimer:</b></span></span><br><span><span><span>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Why Avantor?</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Dare to go further in your career. </b><span>Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.</span><br><span> </span><br><b>The work we do changes people's lives for the better.</b><span> It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.</span><br><span> </span><br><span>We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. </span><b>Apply today!</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>EEO Statement:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">We are an Equal <span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Employment/Affirmative</span></span> Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:recruiting@avantorsciences.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">recruiting@avantorsciences.com</span></span></a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.</p><p><b>Privacy Policy:</b></p><p>We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.<br> </p><p>Your privacy is important to us. Please <a href="https://careers.avantorsciences.com/global/en/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>click here</u></span></a> for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>3rd party non-solicitation policy:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation</p>

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