Job description

Waters is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Chemistry Account Manager based in the metro areas of Des Moine, IA, Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO responsible for selling Waters chemistry & consumable product lines within the assigned geographic territory. These products include HPLC, UPLC, LC/MS and SFC columns, sample prep products, standards, vials, and other consumables. Responsibilities will include delivering technical presentations, organizing customer meetings, performing on location product demonstrations, and taking part in regional business events to sell chemistry consumables products into a wide variety of markets, including life science, pharmaceutical, food and environmental, and chemical materials. The foundation of the Chemistry Account Manager’s role is to develop a keen understanding of the customers’ needs and challenges, designing solutions with lasting and meaningful business impact. The desired candidate is a motivated initiative-taker who will develop and implement a territory business plan which includes an aggressive call cycle and business development customer-facing activities. Business development activities include but not limited to working with other sales account managers, technical sales specialists, service & support engineers, and marketing professionals. The territory covers the US states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Frequent overnight travel required. • Develop and deliver on an annual business plan to meet and exceed sales targets • Maintain and grow assigned sales territory by visiting customers daily to understand their needs and challenges while promoting Waters solutions • Aggressively develop new prospects and penetrate competitive accounts • Build technical competence on Waters chemistry and consumables product portfolio • Submit accurate and timely sales forecasts • Fully utilize sales contact management tools and applications • Provide feedback to marketing team by keeping current on market dynamics, application trends, and the competitive landscape • Minimum of BS/BA in chemistry or a related scientific discipline • 3 years of practical experience using LC and/or LC/MS instruments and/or p revious work experience in managing a sales territory is an advantage • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills • Strong people skills,a m ature disposition with a srong sense of committment and a cheerful outlook • Action oriented and self-driven for results • Adaptive and able to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment #LI-Remote Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #sales# chemistry# consumables# laboratories# HPLC# UPLC# LC# MS# LC/MS# columns# #sample prep

Requirements

Must-haves

The territory covers the US states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Frequent overnight travel required.
Develop and deliver on an annual business plan to meet and exceed sales targets
Maintain and grow assigned sales territory by visiting customers daily to understand their needs and challenges while promoting Waters solutions
Aggressively develop new prospects and penetrate competitive accounts
Build technical competence on Waters chemistry and consumables product portfolio
Submit accurate and timely sales forecasts
Fully utilize sales contact management tools and applications
Provide feedback to marketing team by keeping current on market dynamics, application trends, and the competitive landscape
Minimum of BS/BA in chemistry or a related scientific discipline
3 years of practical experience using LC and/or LC/MS instruments and/or p revious work experience in managing a sales territory is an advantage
Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
Strong people skills,a m ature disposition with a srong sense of committment and a cheerful outlook
Action oriented and self-driven for results
Adaptive and able to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment #LI-Remote
#sales# chemistry# consumables# laboratories# HPLC# UPLC# LC# MS# LC/MS# columns# #sample prep

Nice-to-haves

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