Delaware Staffing
Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager drives sales growth of assigned region in close coordination with WuXi Biology leadership. The Business Development Manager will have an additional focus on penetrating certain assigned customers with significant growth opportunity, as assigned by management. The incumbent of this role will close and implement growth opportunities with Companies in the assigned territory. The Manager, Business Development's most important means of interacting with customers and prospects is through face-to-face meetings and is responsible for achieving an assigned sales and profit goal. Responsibilities
Identify key decision makers relative to WuXi Biology business for potential contacts Daily prospecting to get new leads Qualify leads and present opportunity(ices) to their manager and WuXi Biology technical team. Facilitate business meeting with WuXi AppTec with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summary and action items Project professional image of WuXi Biology as solutions provider with clearly articulated messages Support proposal negotiation to close contract as defined by supervisor Point of contact for WuXi Biology and customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship Identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions Maintain excellent relationships with internal business partners at WuXi Facilitate customer travels to China Effective communication skills both internally and externally to ensure teamwork to achieve common goals across WuXi Biology unit and be open for mentoring to effective techniques and sales strategies Job Requirements
Achieve assigned sales quota Achieve assigned supplier and customer onboarding goals Meet assigned expectations for profit margin on contracts Achieve new account acquisition targets Complete required training and development objectives within the assigned time frame Travel Requirements: If local 40% out of office travel day visits (not overnight) to clients plus up to 20% overnight travel to attend conferences. If remote 25% travel overnight to visit clients and attend conferences. Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in life sciences (preferably in biology or chemistry). with 3+ years of industrial experience and at least one year of business development experience preferred Experience in CRO is a plus/preferred This position requires frequent travel (car, train, plane) Candidates must have a valid driver's license and passport PC proficiency Technical Skills / Knowledge
Demonstrates a broad understanding of discovery biology leading to candidate selection and preclinical development Able to close deals by effectively utilizing internal resources. Demonstrated abilities in the areas of listening, negotiations, teamwork, and persuasiveness. Coordinates with other BDs or scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients. Independence/Accountability
Demonstrates the ability to be a self-starter Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner Must be organized and detail-oriented Must be a team player Problem Solving
Possesses proven experience in creating or capitalizing on opportunities leading to successful outcomes, ideally with Business Development relevance Leadership Activities
Independently identifies potential prospects Coordinates with other BD and scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients. Marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all parties. Communication Skills
Interpersonal skill set for effective listening, dialogue and interactions Timely communication internally and externally An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Business Development Manager drives sales growth of assigned region in close coordination with WuXi Biology leadership. The Business Development Manager will have an additional focus on penetrating certain assigned customers with significant growth opportunity, as assigned by management. The incumbent of this role will close and implement growth opportunities with Companies in the assigned territory. The Manager, Business Development's most important means of interacting with customers and prospects is through face-to-face meetings and is responsible for achieving an assigned sales and profit goal. Responsibilities
Identify key decision makers relative to WuXi Biology business for potential contacts Daily prospecting to get new leads Qualify leads and present opportunity(ices) to their manager and WuXi Biology technical team. Facilitate business meeting with WuXi AppTec with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summary and action items Project professional image of WuXi Biology as solutions provider with clearly articulated messages Support proposal negotiation to close contract as defined by supervisor Point of contact for WuXi Biology and customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship Identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions Maintain excellent relationships with internal business partners at WuXi Facilitate customer travels to China Effective communication skills both internally and externally to ensure teamwork to achieve common goals across WuXi Biology unit and be open for mentoring to effective techniques and sales strategies Job Requirements
Achieve assigned sales quota Achieve assigned supplier and customer onboarding goals Meet assigned expectations for profit margin on contracts Achieve new account acquisition targets Complete required training and development objectives within the assigned time frame Travel Requirements: If local 40% out of office travel day visits (not overnight) to clients plus up to 20% overnight travel to attend conferences. If remote 25% travel overnight to visit clients and attend conferences. Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in life sciences (preferably in biology or chemistry). with 3+ years of industrial experience and at least one year of business development experience preferred Experience in CRO is a plus/preferred This position requires frequent travel (car, train, plane) Candidates must have a valid driver's license and passport PC proficiency Technical Skills / Knowledge
Demonstrates a broad understanding of discovery biology leading to candidate selection and preclinical development Able to close deals by effectively utilizing internal resources. Demonstrated abilities in the areas of listening, negotiations, teamwork, and persuasiveness. Coordinates with other BDs or scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients. Independence/Accountability
Demonstrates the ability to be a self-starter Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner Must be organized and detail-oriented Must be a team player Problem Solving
Possesses proven experience in creating or capitalizing on opportunities leading to successful outcomes, ideally with Business Development relevance Leadership Activities
Independently identifies potential prospects Coordinates with other BD and scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients. Marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all parties. Communication Skills
Interpersonal skill set for effective listening, dialogue and interactions Timely communication internally and externally An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.