Account Manager
Account Manager - Life Sciences (Chicago)
We are partnering with our client, a respected organisation in the commercial life sciences space, to identify an Account Manager to join our client's team in Chicago. This permanent role is focused on field sales and developing strong customer relationships across the Midwest, selling both capital equipment and consumables into laboratory environments. You'll play a key part in driving growth and strengthening our client's presence across the region.
Key Skills & Experience
- Lab automation experience - Proven background working with automation solutions in laboratory settings, understanding workflows, integration, and how automation improves efficiency and accuracy.
- Consumables expertise - Strong knowledge of lab consumables, their applications, and procurement cycles, enabling you to advise customers and position the right solutions.
- PCR and qPCR proficiency - Hands-on familiarity with PCR and quantitative PCR workflows, instruments, and reagents, allowing you to engage credibly with scientists and lab managers.
- Direct consumable sales experience - Successful track record selling consumables directly to customers, including managing pipelines, closing deals, and achieving commercial targets.
- Field Sales - Midwest-based - Located in the Midwest and comfortable in a field-based role, regularly visiting customer sites to build relationships and uncover new opportunities.
- Capital Equipment sales exposure - Experience selling or supporting capital equipment in life sciences environments, understanding complex sales cycles and decision-making processes.
- Life Sciences background - Solid understanding of the life sciences sector, its customers, and typical lab settings, ensuring you can speak the language of your clients.
If you are ready to bring your lab automation and consumables sales expertise to our client's team in Chicago, we'd be pleased to discuss this opportunity further.
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