Bring More to Life
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference in the world of life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, part of a network of 15+ innovative companies, our mission is to save lives through groundbreaking solutions. We are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
Join us in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you’ll help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.
Shape the Future with Us!
For over 175 years, Leica Microsystems has been at the forefront of optical and digital solutions. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis. Our work unveils the invisible and empowers our customers to build a better, healthier world.
When you join Leica Microsystems, you contribute to scientific discoveries and support surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions provide profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you’ll work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Your Role: Life Science Account Manager (d/f/m)
As a Life Science Account Manager, you will own, manage, and grow our microscopy business in the broader Hannover, Göttingen, Kassel area. Your responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining existing accounts and identifying new customers to achieve growth targets.
* Developing strategies for winning new business through advanced geographic key account planning and networking.
* Coordinating with our team of Advanced Workflow Specialists, Product Sales Specialists, Marketing colleagues, and Channel Partners to ensure optimal customer engagement.
* Managing opportunities and the sales funnel proactively to produce accurate forecasts for business planning.
* Being customer-facing and proactive, with an expectation to be on-site with customers three days a week.
* Providing regular weekly reports on the sales funnel and other key metrics.
This position reports to the responsible sales manager and is part of the Central Europe Sales Team. The role is fully remote to cover the specified sales region.
What You’ll Gain
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Work closely with customers to find solutions that enhance their research needs, boosting customer satisfaction and retention.
* Enhance team collaboration to ensure customers receive the best possible service and support.
* Shape the direction of the company’s growth initiatives and contribute to long-term success in the region.
* Learn and utilize the Danaher Business System to tackle challenges and uncover new opportunities.
Essential Requirements
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* A degree in Life Sciences.
* Strong and proven sales experience in a relevant industry, with previous exposure to microscopy, spatial biology, and/or proteomics strongly preferred.
* Hands-on, operational sales capabilities with a strategic mindset to define and execute mid-term strategies.
* Excellent communication skills and sound business acumen, driven to exceed targets and achieve goals.
Travel and Physical Requirements
* Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time, including overnight stays within the territory.
* A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Why Join Us?
At Leica Microsystems, we offer a comprehensive array of competitive benefits that enhance your life beyond work. From healthcare programs to paid time off, our offerings are designed to support your well-being.
We believe in creating a better, more sustainable workforce. With flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles, we are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter your work setup. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from home.
Join our winning team today! Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers globally to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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