Job Title: Sales Team Lead - Laboratory Solutions
Salary: Competitive compensation package
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Team Lead to join our team. As a key member of our sales organization, you will be responsible for leading a new sales team, developing strategic sales plans, and driving business growth.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Create and manage a new sales team, including recruiting, training, and mentoring sales representatives
* Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand our customer base and solidify our presence in the market
* Achieve sales targets by effectively managing the team and identifying areas for improvement
* Stay up-to-date with our products and services, and demonstrate them to customers
* Establish strong relationships with key personnel at customer accounts
* Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs to capture key demographics
* Liaise with regional representatives and sales managers to drive business results
* Collaborate with product managers to gather market insights and inform product innovations
* Attend conferences and exhibitions to identify opportunities
* Manage internal stakeholder relationships and oversee sales forecasting and financial invoicing
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented sales professional to make a significant impact and drive business growth.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field
* Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a sales leadership role
* Experience in sales of laboratory equipment or reagents is a plus
* Strong leadership and motivational skills to guide and support a team
* Well-organized and systematic personality
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to analyze and interpret sales data and metrics
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software
* Fluent in German and very good in English (C1 Level), fluent in French and other local languages is an additional plus
Benefits:
We offer a motivating working environment, various leisure activities, and modern working conditions. Our interactions at eye level encourage open communication and a pleasant working environment.
Others:
This role can be performed from home office with substantial travel activities.