What are the responsibilities and job description for the LCMS Sales Specialist (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) position at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments?
LCMS Sales Specialist I
Location: Greater Boston Area
Salary: $96,000 - $98,000 per year with $78,480 compensation at 100% plan (Uncapped bonus for exceeding plan)
Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas, and results continue to propel Shimadzu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists, and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?
What can Shimadzu offer YOU?
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a LCMS Sales Specialist to promote and grow sales of Shimadzu’s premier LCMS portfolio, including LCMS Single Quad, LCMS-QQQ, Q-TOF, MALDI, CLAM, Applications Specific Accessory devices and Application Specific Software’s. In this role, you will act as a consultative sales expert, taking full ownership of a defined territory (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Upstate New York) and associated product lines while strategically developing the territory for sustainable year-over-year growth. A critical component of the role will be closely collaborating and joint selling activities with the region’s team of analytical sales engineer colleagues.
This is a field-based role. While some administrative responsibilities may be handled from home or the regional office in Marlborough, MA, the position is not a remote WFH (work from home) role and requires frequent, near-daily customer site visits within the territory.
Sales & Business Development
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Compensation And Benefits
This role is an exempt, full-time position that is benefits-eligible. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Detailed information on each benefit, including providers and costs, will be provided to candidates during the final interview stage.
Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. (Note: Residents of California and Puerto Rico will have the 8 personal days substituted with state-required sick leave hours on a per-pay accrual basis.) After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, with 100% of the monthly premiums covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 7–12.
The starting base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $98,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes a commission plan based on sales territory performance, paid each payroll period. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.
The offer package includes a company car with a fuel card, subject to a $55 per pay deduction for personal use. A company phone is also provided, fully paid by the employer, and can be used for personal purposes while remaining 100% company property.
Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.
Location: Greater Boston Area
Salary: $96,000 - $98,000 per year with $78,480 compensation at 100% plan (Uncapped bonus for exceeding plan)
- Based on your location, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is available as part of the total compensation package
Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas, and results continue to propel Shimadzu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists, and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?
What can Shimadzu offer YOU?
- Our Culture: A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
- Competitive Compensation: Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
- Retirement Benefits: Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
- Professional Growth: Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development
- Health Benefits: Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Work-Life Balance: Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
- Education: Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
- Insurance Perks: Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
- Work Flexibility: Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
- Employee Engagement: Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development
- For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles: Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.
- For Employees who reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California: Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a LCMS Sales Specialist to promote and grow sales of Shimadzu’s premier LCMS portfolio, including LCMS Single Quad, LCMS-QQQ, Q-TOF, MALDI, CLAM, Applications Specific Accessory devices and Application Specific Software’s. In this role, you will act as a consultative sales expert, taking full ownership of a defined territory (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Upstate New York) and associated product lines while strategically developing the territory for sustainable year-over-year growth. A critical component of the role will be closely collaborating and joint selling activities with the region’s team of analytical sales engineer colleagues.
This is a field-based role. While some administrative responsibilities may be handled from home or the regional office in Marlborough, MA, the position is not a remote WFH (work from home) role and requires frequent, near-daily customer site visits within the territory.
Sales & Business Development
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Identify and prioritize new client opportunities; manage and grow existing accounts.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects.
- Provide consultative support and product guidance to customers.
- Deliver technical presentations and represent Shimadzu at trade shows and industry events.
- Leverage internal and external resources to meet customer needs.
- Coordinate with field application specialists and lab teams to deliver technical solutions.
- Operate in a collaborative, team-based sales environment.
- Share account insights and sales leads across functional teams.
- Generate quotes, negotiate terms, and manage the closing process.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes and purchasing protocols.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience with LCMS instrumentation
- At least 1 year of successful capital equipment sales experience required
- Two or more years of B2B direct sales experience in capital equipment sales is strongly preferred
- Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to understand LCMS instrumentation, customer applications, and scientific workflows
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective customer working relationships at all organizational levels
- Proven experience in developing and executing sales and/or field marketing strategies to drive growth and account expansion
- Proficient in the use of CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting
- Must be able to travel extensively within the assigned territory
- Strong analytical thinking and strategic territory planning capabilities
- Valid driver’s license required
Compensation And Benefits
This role is an exempt, full-time position that is benefits-eligible. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Detailed information on each benefit, including providers and costs, will be provided to candidates during the final interview stage.
Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. (Note: Residents of California and Puerto Rico will have the 8 personal days substituted with state-required sick leave hours on a per-pay accrual basis.) After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, with 100% of the monthly premiums covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 7–12.
The starting base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $98,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes a commission plan based on sales territory performance, paid each payroll period. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.
The offer package includes a company car with a fuel card, subject to a $55 per pay deduction for personal use. A company phone is also provided, fully paid by the employer, and can be used for personal purposes while remaining 100% company property.
Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.
Salary : $96,000 - $98,000