Overview
At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
- Sales Revenues/Budgets: Meet/Exceed sales targets. Increasing sales by actively selling to end users. Supporting other specialists and representatives and developing plans to maximize revenues.
- Planning/Forecasting: To be accountable for their business for planning, forecasting and achievement of objectives, key performance indictors and revenue forecasts
- Business/Markets: Drive and initiate development of new business opportunities and references. Increase number of strategic partnerships. Promotion of specialist area within market i.e. seminars/exhibitions
- Customer focus - Maintain and develop relationships with key customers and references.
- Information systems – Utilise the CRM database to input and provide information.
- Communication – Organisation of meetings/communication channels to ensure effective communication across business units.
Position Requirements
- University degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- Preferably PhD/MS in Molecular Biology, Genetics or equivalent
- Proven experience of various techniques including PCR, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), RNA and DNA manipulation
- Preferably 2+ years sales experience. Proven track record (OTE)
- Preferably knowledge of relevant markets (i.e. instrumentation, diagnostic, genomics)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Driving license
- Willingness to travel national and internationally (80%)
- Excellent command of English both written and spoken
Personal Requirements
- Excellent communication skills at all business levels
- No military obligations for male candidates
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
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.