Sales Manager

Job Title: Sales Manager
Job ID: 78875
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts


What you will be doing:

• Responsible for driving install base growth through instrument, consumables and service revenue growth for the Western US & Canada.

• Primary activities include setting orders and revenue forecasts, updating goals, key opportunities, and sales activities. 

• Provide consistent coaching and key account management will also be required to be successful.

• Develop and execute a regional sales plan that aligns with corporate objectives and drives growth.

• Promote sales strategies to sell directly to C-Suite at target accounts.

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of (10) Sales and (10) Field Application Scientists to execute commercial strategies and exceed sales targets.

• Routinely monitor performance of the sales team and implement timely development plans to improve individual and team performance on a weekly basis.

• Accurately and routinely forecast sales, order installations, and revenue for the district and its territories.

• Work cooperatively with Field Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Commercial Operations and other teams within the organization to ensure that product capabilities and commercial strategy are effectively communicated to the sales team.

• Recruit, develop, and retain world class sales and applications personnel.

• Utilize Salesforce.com according to standard protocols for pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and communication with field and internal teams.

• Ensure team compliance with the highest professional standards and company policies.

• Network and interface with internal colleagues to share information and best practices.

• Develop new business, grow existing business, and troubleshooting customer problems.

What you must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Science. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 7+ years or equivalent direct sales experience selling into laboratories in the analytical markets, with at least 3 years of capital equipment sales experience.

• Prior Management experience preferred.

• Competitive nature and proven track record of consistent sales achievement.

• Extraordinary leadership skills with the ability to manage a team as well as cross functional interactions within the organization.

• Proficiency working at the highest levels within customer organizations is critical (President/CEO, CTO/CSO and CFO and other key influencers)

• Strong understanding of scientific applications and technology developments as they relate to customer requirements in target market segments.

• Thorough understanding of business factors effecting account's profitability and competitive status as well as laboratory operations.  

• Role will require a home office and 50% travel at a minimum.

• Home office must be within proximity to a major airport within the Western United States.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com