Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Idt is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applicationsOur work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisionsAt idt, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are uniqueWe promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.
Idt is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow danaher life sciences companiesTogether, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
Job title: technical sales representative
Location: remote, usa
Purpose statement:
The technical sales representative is responsible for the promotion and sales of idt’s full portfolio of products, including custom oligonucleotide solutions across key application areas such as next generation sequencing, synthetic biology, and qpcrThis role requires consistent delivery of customer support and satisfaction, while managing and driving customer consultations and partnerships within the assigned territory to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
Essential functions:
Develops and manages assigned accounts strategically in order to deliver solutions and drive revenue growth
Researches and understands territory growth opportunities for developing an effective business plan and sales strategy
Maintains and develops strategic partnerships with key customers and leverages internal resources, when necessary, to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
Develops the client relationship by understanding both short-term and long-term needs/goals for optimal positioning of idt’s products and services
Schedules sales calls and travel itinerary to address customer needs and executes sales strategies through timely follow up, including detailed notes captured through crm/salesforce.com
Builds in-depth knowledge of crm and funnel management tools and applies these skills consistently to forecast business, manage customer opportunities, build opportunity pipeline, and make business decisionsMaintains records and communications with customer base through crm tool.
Communicates with internal sales/customer support service on all customer-related business.
Builds sales rapport and business acumen with all customers.
Prospects new accounts and prepares information for all sales calls to secure new customers.
Educates and provides customers with current product sales information.
Researches and evaluates competitor’s products for internal communications and effective product positioning for a successful sale.
Participates in exhibitions where assigned and provides quantitative and qualitative feedback on assigned exhibitions.
Maintains regular and informative communications with all other team members, including cross-functional collaboration with product managers, application scientists, inside sales, etc.
Strictly adheres to all company compliance policies and demonstrates behavior consistent with the integrated dna technologies and danaher core values.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Master’s degree in a life science field or bachelor’s degree with relevant life sciences sales experience required.
Phd in a life science field preferred.
Professional experience:
Three years of prior sales experience required; preferably in life science reagents/consumables.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets for at least 2 years required.
Residing in the assigned region and extensive familiarity with existing academic, corporate, and government accounts in the region required.
Applications experience within ngs, qpcr, cloning, mutagenesis, etcAnd working knowledge of accounts in assigned territory preferred.
Previous laboratory experience required
Other job qualifications
Ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to achieve defined goals.
In depth knowledge of salesforce.com and working knowledge of powerbi
Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skillsAbility to effectively communicate with multiple levels of customers
Proven track record of driving profitable revenue and market share growth, demonstrated over a sustained period of time.
Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Outstanding prospecting, territory management, lead management, negotiation and closing skills.
Valid driver’s license required
Travel requirements (anything requiring overnight stay):
Around 25-50% in the assigned territory
Physical requirements:
Exert up to 20 lbsOf force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbsOf force frequently
Constant (67%-100% of work day)
Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work- those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing : perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.
Occasional (33% or less of work day)
Reaching : extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Sitting : to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.
Standing : maintaining an upright position.
Walking : moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Lifting : raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Using fingers/grasping/feeling : writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handlingApplying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touch.
Repetitive motion : substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Bending : bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending leg; bending legs at knee to come to rest or kneel.
Pushing/pulling : using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward/using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Climbing : stairs, stools, ramps, ladders.
Visual acuity:
Work requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.
Ability to accurately read measurements on equipment.
Ability to prepare and read written documentation; use of computer.
What we offer:
Generous paid time off accruals
16 hours paid volunteer time off
10 paid holidays
Up to eight (8) weeks of 100% paid parental leave to eligible u.sAssociates
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Integrated dna technologies (idt) conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers winAs an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful danaher business system tools and the stability of a tested organization.
