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Posted 4 years ago |
Corporate Account Manager is needed at 54gene
JOB TITLE: Corporate Account Manager
LOCATION: Lagos
Department: Sales
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Dir., Sales & Customer Support
Industry: Biotechnology
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Job Description
- As an integral part of the Sales Team, the Account Manager for Corporate accounts strategically drives 54gene’s diagnostics sales and business growth by developing and maintaining relationships with major clients within and outside the healthcare ecosystem. These clients will spread across different industries including but are not limited to; Fast Moving Consumer goods, Banking, Oil &Gas, Education, Pharmaceutical companies, etc.
- With direction from the Director of Sales and Customer Support, s/he pursues both new accounts and seeks business expansion opportunities with current clients
- The Corporate Account Manager provides detailed products and service information to (potential) clients, gives presentations, provides sales quotations, and responds to requests for proposals. S/he manages the client relationship lifecycle ensuring that the diagnostics sales targets are met
- By maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, the Account Manager promotes ongoing contract renewal, and subsequent partnerships/collaborations with existing partners and clients.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including demonstrated track record selling to C-level executives
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to follow-through
- Strong presentation skills, proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences, internally and externally
- Superior interpersonal skills, with emphasis on relationship building and networking; excellent active listening skills
- Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally
- Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/client database software systems
- Knowledge of the Diagnostics industry in Nigeria, preferred
- Ability to thrive in a complex, cross-functional and science-driven environment
- Cross-cultural competency; ability to work with a diverse, global team
- English fluency.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nursing or Clinical Degree or related field; required; Advanced Biological Science Degree is preferred.
Experience:
- 2 – 5 years of experience in sales/business
- 2+ years of experience as an account manager/account executive preferably in the biotechnology/diagnostics products market
- 2+ years commercial experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry;
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, swiftly changing entrepreneurial environment; experience in rapidly growing companies, preferred
- Experience working in a company based in multiple locations, preferred; global experience a plus.
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Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |
Deadline | Not Specified. |
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