What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Sales Representative, Laboratory Products (Cambridge) position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsLaboratory SettingJob DescriptionAbout Us : Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world's toughest challenges.Discover impactful work : Our Sales Representatives are responsible for the sales of research products and services within a defined territory. They maintain effective customer relations, develop opportunities for growth within an existing customer base, and assure market penetration and profitability while achieving sales and profit forecasts. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic professional who is looking to gain experience in Sales with a company that is a world leader in their industry!Territory : This is an outside sales representative role covering pharmaceutical and med device accounts in the Cambridge, MA territory.Key responsibilities will be : Develop and maintain effective customer relations with purchasing and end user within assigned territoryIndependently make decisions, but also utilize available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources; Seeks out broader relationships within the account to help facilitate networking and prospectingPerform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territoryResearches competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products / services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data into the business plan; Introduce new products and servicesManage pricing within territory to control profitabilityMaintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territoryCommunicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems, perform other tasks assigned by managerInform customers of supply and price trends and assist in inventory control, consults with customersPositively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locationsKeys to Success : EducationBachelor's degree, preferably in the sciencesExperience2 years of sales experience, preferably in the research laboratory industry OR lab experienceKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesStrong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skillsComputer proficiency in MS Office and the internetMust possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as neededStrong industry, pharmaceutical and science background preferredAble and willing to travel to customer locationsDemonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I's) - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement50-75% travel within the territory.
