Develop and maintain effective customer relations with purchasing and end users within assigned territory
Independently make decisions, but also utilize available resources to meet customer needs and work effectively with a cross-functional team of supplier and internal resources; Seeks out broader relationships within the account to help facilitate networking and prospecting
Perform sales calls and vendor relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory
Researches competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers incorporating this data into the business plan; Introduce new products and services
Manage pricing and negotiates within territory to control profitability
Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for proper management of territory
Communicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems, perform other tasks assigned by manager
Inform customers of supply and price trends and assist in inventory control, consults with customers
Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations
Requirements
At least two (2) years demonstrated field selling achievement with preference of selling consumable and diagnostic lab supplies and instrumentation or laboratory experience with proven increase in responsibility.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the sciences (Biology or Chemistry)
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
Science or clinical Distribution experienced preferred.
Must be able and willing to travel to customer locations throughout Vancouver Island and Greater Vancouver but be based in the Greater Victoria Area.
Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I’s) – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
field sellingsales callsvendor relationspricing managementinventory controlbusiness planningcustomer relationship managementnegotiationreportingdata analysis
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsmulti-taskingproblem-solvingnetworkingdecision-makingcustomer service