Account Manager - Chemistry Consumables - Oxford/M4 Corridor UK
Based in Elstree, frequent travel to Oxfordshire area
Excellent Salary and commission. Benefits include; Company Car
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Business Travel Accident Assistance
Private Medical
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle To Work scheme
Gym Membership - Elstree

Our Global analytical instrumentation client is looking for an experienced Account Manager - Chemistry Consumables to support the very successful growth of our businesses across Oxford and the M4 corridor. Our client believes in delivering innovative technology and system solutions to our valued customers to enable their success. Our talented field sales/service and specialist teams have over the years delivered great and sustainable business results. With a constant focus on growth and by developing new markets we are able to increase the business even within very challenging economic circumstances.

As Account Manager - Chemistry Consumables, you are an ambassador of this Global Leaders products and services. You will demonstrate a clear grasp of understanding about the customers' business and its growth plans, as well as be able to take the knowledge and convert that into a solution and offering from the business, with a primary aim of bringing "customer success". This position brings you a great degree of flexibility working in the field. Your role will be designated to either a territory and/or markets.

Responsibilities:
* Addressing new and existing customers in diverse markets (Pharma, Biopharma, Chemical materials, Food, Environmental, Clinical, Academia);
* Maintaining and developing existing customer and identifying and developing new accounts;
* Visiting regularly customers within the assigned territory;
* Organising, delivering and following up seminars and workshops at customer sites;
* Providing customers with high quality technical advice whilst maintaining a focus on maximising the sales potential;
* Collaborating, liaising and providing guidance and support across departments to ensure customer success. You will be working closely with all other groups within the businenss (e.g. Instrument Sales, Chemistry Operation and Informatics etc.);
* Formulating and successfully implementing business plans;
* Planning and prioritising personal time and sales activities;
* Adhering to Waters and customers relevant Health, Safety and Environment requirements when on site and as an individual employee;
* Using related systems, e.g. CRM, Service Plan, Quotation system, with a keen mind on improvements and upgrades.

Qualifications:
Education:
* University Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Biology;
Experience:
* Knowledge of Liquid Chromatography and Sample Preparation;
* Nice to have technical and practical solution Selling Experience, particularly in Chemistry Consumables;
* Exposure within a HPLC laboratory. Method development preferred;
Competencies:
* Highly passionate individual with charisma, perseverance and determination, plus the ability to work effectively in competitive sales situations;
* Customer focussed with good level of listening skills;
* Ability to understand and communicate technical & commercial values;
* Good interpersonal skills with a positive sense of humour and is able to contributing as part of an integrated sales/service organisation;
* Good priority setting and organisational skills;
* Proficient English
Travel:
* A clean driving license and a valid passport will be required;
* This is a territory-based position with travelling within your designated territory, and occasional travels to other countries for activities such as governance of department, local business support, meetings and training.
* A disclosure of any criminal convictions may be required as some of our customers work in sensitive and confidential government areas.

If you are interested and feel you have relevant experience then please contact Rosie for a confidential discussion on 01707 247259.

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