ThermoFisher Scientific
Technical Sales Specialist- Flow Cytometry Instruments
ThermoFisher Scientific, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale. You will do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best.
You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
We are searching for an energetic Technical Sales Specialist ready to join our Thermo Fisher team! This role is responsible for the technical sales and related support activities for flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters in specified academic, government and industrial accounts in the Western US. This role balances prospecting for new opportunities, demonstrating flow cytometry equipment, and participation in local scientific shows and events. This sales position will be home based serving the assigned Western United States territory: Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana. Ideal location to reside is TX, or CO.
What will you do:
Demonstrate selling success in the area of flow cytometers with a primary focus on analyzers and cell sorters
Display an acute awareness of the life science marketplace, particularly within flow cytometry, its trends, and our competitors
Drive sales opportunities, including providing information on product capabilities and technical specifications, as well as instrument demonstrations
Attend and participate in sales meetings, seminars and trade shows
The instrument portfolio contains innovative, high-quality flow cytometry instrumentation. Our business unit serves researchers worldwide, accelerating the process of scientific discovery with a strong focus on the areas of applied markets, cellular immunity and oncology. Who are we looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required, preferred M.Sc. or PhD
Strong background in flow cytometry with a basic understanding of cell sorting
Hands-on experience in a research laboratory setting preferred, or previous sales experience selling instrumentation
Experience in working efficiently in a matrix environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills
Success in working and driving business growth across business functions
Ability to travel overnight travel up to 50% of the time
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Able to lift 50 lbs. independently
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of CRM systems like Sales Force
Understanding of the sales funnel and how to move sales forward in a changing environment
Can-do demeanor and highly motivated to win sales and take share from competitors
Benefits: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
Diversity & Inclusion council and Employee Resource Groups including Women’s Group, LGBTQA, African Heritage, Veteran's, and Working Parents
Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
Fleet vehicle
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
About us: At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and help fulfill our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Display an acute awareness of the life science marketplace, particularly within flow cytometry, its trends, and our competitors
Drive sales opportunities, including providing information on product capabilities and technical specifications, as well as instrument demonstrations
Attend and participate in sales meetings, seminars and trade shows
The instrument portfolio contains innovative, high-quality flow cytometry instrumentation. Our business unit serves researchers worldwide, accelerating the process of scientific discovery with a strong focus on the areas of applied markets, cellular immunity and oncology. Who are we looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required, preferred M.Sc. or PhD
Strong background in flow cytometry with a basic understanding of cell sorting
Hands-on experience in a research laboratory setting preferred, or previous sales experience selling instrumentation
Experience in working efficiently in a matrix environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills
Success in working and driving business growth across business functions
Ability to travel overnight travel up to 50% of the time
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Able to lift 50 lbs. independently
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of CRM systems like Sales Force
Understanding of the sales funnel and how to move sales forward in a changing environment
Can-do demeanor and highly motivated to win sales and take share from competitors
Benefits: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
Diversity & Inclusion council and Employee Resource Groups including Women’s Group, LGBTQA, African Heritage, Veteran's, and Working Parents
Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
Fleet vehicle
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
About us: At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and help fulfill our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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