What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Novogene America?
Position Summary: The Account Manager is responsible for the development and achievement of sales in the assigned accounts. Must have life science background (genetics and or biology) and life science sales experience. Position is remote, however, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania or close surrounding area.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop, establish, and implement an effective sales plan tailored to the assigned accounts to achieve the quarterly and annual sales targets.
- Focus on rapidly developing and growing business in the assigned accounts.
- Act as the key interface between the customers and all relevant Novogene divisions. Maintain current understanding and knowledge of the company’s products and services.
- Must be able to communicate accurately and efficiently with a wide range of professionals within assigned accounts
- Field-based position; up to 25% travel required and up to 10% overnight travel required.
- Utilize Salesforce.com to accurately document and track client related information and sales opportunities
- Must have sales/research experience within the target accounts
- Target accounts for IL: University of IL Chicago, Northwestern University
Background
· BS degree in life science minimum; advanced degree, newly grads encouraged to apply
· Working knowledge of NGS, genomics, and/or molecular biology
· Prior sales and account management experience in biotech a plus
· Deep knowledge/network within assigned accounts is a plus
· Independent, self-driven, and goal-oriented
· Experience in SFDC or other CRM software a plus
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000