About this role
Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:
Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility
The Area Sales Manager is primarily responsible for achieving the financial objectives of an assigned territory by effectively implementing Viracor-Eurofins’ sales and marketing strategies to grow test volume and revenue. Specifically, the Area Sales Manager will be responsible for expanding business in existing Accounts and securing business from new accounts.
Essential Job Duties
Area Sales Manager - Minimum Attainment
Achieve 100% of sales quotas for assigned territoryTerritory Management
Analyze information and data to develop a territory plan to achieve financial objectives maximizing call schedules, targeting, and appropriate company and test positioningSpend appropriate number of overnights to effectively cover geographical territory responsibilityOrganize, prioritize and perform sales activities which must adhere to business needs and objectives set annually by Sales Management and will include territory routing, call activity and pre-call planning goalsSelling
Develops and implements a territory and strategic sales plan involving multiple stakeholders in the growth of the Viracor-Eurofins product portfolioResponsible for maintaining and growing the base revenue stream and insuring client satisfaction through consistent and ongoing client contactCalls on prospective clients to create demand, communicate medical, clinical and patient outcome benefits, deliver product information, prepare quotes and proposals within company guidelinesPromptly and efficiently move a client through the sales process from cold call to close and follow-throughEffectively prepare and deliver formal sales presentations to clientsFollow through after the close to ensure appropriate sales processes are in place to maximize test volume from an account and to ensure timely payment from accountConduct client business reviews, as dictated by annual goals, throughout the year to retain and grow client businessAdministration
Maintain and executive on an accurate, robust pipeline of sales opportunities indicating close date, staging, products/revenue for weekly department meetings and monthly review at executive levelPerform routine weekly & monthly administrative duties by established due datesEnter call notes into Client Relationship Management ASAP but no later than Monday the week following call completionSubmit expense reports within 30 days of being incurredComplete Media Lab and other assigned departmental trainingPerformance Expectations
Develop and maintain an effective/professional working relationship with external customers and internal colleagues to provide the best service possibleRepresent department and organization professionally and favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all timesOther duties as assigned by managementSenior ASM – Fully Meets the Responsibilities of Level I Plus the Following
Mentor/coach other Area Sales ManagersAssist with training sessions for sales team membersPerform appropriate ASM duties as requiredAssist marketing dept. with research opportunities, data collection, customer reviews and promotion development Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Area Sales Manager - Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or business administrationAt least 3 – 5 years of direct sales experience, laboratory services or medical sales preferredAbility to travel up to 75%Customer service focused and professional attitudeAbility to solve problems, prioritize and multi-taskGoal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organizationExcellent verbal & written communication skillsKeenly attentive to detailAbility to keep sensitive information confidentialHigh-level proficiency with PC based software programs, specifically Microsoft Excel, SF.com, iPad and associated appsSenior ASM – Fully Meets the Qualifications of Level I Plus the Following
5+ direct sales experience required2 years territory goal achievement in last 3 yearsLeadership course/class successful completion within last 3 yearsWork with minimum supervision on highly complex projects*Exceptions to these qualifications must be pre-approved by hiring manager and HR.
Physical Requirements
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overheadAbility to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group settingAbility to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisionsThe essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pmWhat we offer:
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.