Job ID

EMEA05090

Country

United Kingdom

Location(s)

Remote

Department

Sales / Business Development

Employment Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

Position Description

The UK & Ireland Sales team are based throughout the UK and support customers within different geographic regions. To strengthen our Sales team, we are looking for a (Senior) Account Manager to drive and grow sales within the Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) and Research markets across the North West and West Yorkshire area of the UK.

The (Senior) Account Manager will work within the regional team to act as a portfolio specialist, shaping and aligning customer requirements with the most suitable QIAGEN solutions. The (Senior) Account Manager will drive both pre-sales and post-sales activities, building strong relationships and delivering first class experience for our customers. If you are passionate about making improvements in life possible and developing your career in an organisation that supports internal progression please send an application.

Key responsibilities:

- Identifying and interpreting customer requirements, and aligning these requirements with QIAGEN’s extensive portfolio of instruments and products.

- Building customer trust and relationships by driving customer satisfaction and increasing QIAGEN’s competitive advantage. Assist in the development and maintenance of reference customers.

- Budget achievement through the growth of existing accounts and the identification and development of new customers within the Midlands UK geography.

- Effective weekly/monthly planning of field based activities. Reporting and forecasting via the customer relationship management system (CRM).

- Maintain and expand market knowledge including market and technology trends, commercial awareness of competitors, research and clinical networks, latest patient guidelines and testing recommendations.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor of Science, PhD or equivalent experience.

- 2-3 years relevant lab/working experience eg. infectious diseases routine testing, clinical genomics, research or similar would be an advantage.

- Desirable: experience selling life science and diagnostic solutions into the research, NHS and/or clinical markets.

- Consultative selling skills and a customer focused approach.

- Knowledge of relevant markets and competitive landscape – Research, Molecular Diagnostics and Clinical Patient testing.

- Located within the North West and West Yorkshire area with a willingness to travel to customer sites 80% of the time (full driving license essential). Key accounts are located in Liverpool, Lancashire, Manchester and Leeds.

What we offer

- Attractive pension

- Private Healthcare and Dentalcare

- Gym membership contribution

- A range of retail discounts and offers

- Enhanced maternity package

- Flexible working options

- Bonus/commission

- 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service)

- Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities

- Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.  

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.