Field Account Manager - Remote - MN/WI Area

As the Field Account Manager, you will be responsible for all sales results of mid-size and large accounts in the Minnesota and Wisconsin Regional territory for developing strong customer relations according to the organizational strategy for the assigned customer base. An essential part of this role is the active use of our CRM system (SFDC) to manage sales activities and customer interactions effectively as this tool is the foundation of our sales framework and operational sales steering, and a key enabler for this role to achieve his/her targets as well as Sartorius targets.

The ideal candidate will reside in or near Madison WI or Minneapolis/St. Paul MN.  

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Promote the organization's products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range or key account to achieve sales and revenue targets
• Identify new business opportunities aligned with the organization's overall market and growth strategy
• Actively use SFDC to manage and document leads and opportunities, all customer interactions and sales activities ensuring that all customer and opportunity information is up-to-date and accurately entered in the CRM system
• Analyze SFDC data for assigned customers to identify trends, generate customer insights and track sales performance
• Actively drive newly launched innovative products and services into the marketplace and proactively follow up on the successful implementation of sales activity
• Assess and analyze customer needs, generate leads, respond to customer inquiries and suggest products and services as appropriate
• Develop and implement account plans and request and coordinate resources in line with the account plans
• Work closely with cross functional team to create higher market perception and successful strategies to gain business from an account
• Coordinate and participate in marketing activities in assigned territory
• Frequently assess the potential of each customer and plan to realize it into business
• Manage and build strong customer relationships for long term partnership

What will convince us:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field
• 1+ year(s) of field sales experience, with preferable laboratory/process-based experience in Life Science
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 30% overnight travel
• Resides in Madison WI or Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
• Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office

We value:

• Hands-on knowledge and proactive usage of SFDC and/or other CRM tools preferrable
• Self-motivated, energetic, results oriented, capacity to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good teamwork skills and proven ability to also work with cross-functional teams
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard