Inside Sales Graduate Development Program, Life Science

Description

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Inside Sales Graduate Development Program, Life Science

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a driving force in research, healthcare, industrial and applied markets, exceeding USD 33 billion in annual revenue. No other company can match our range of customer touch points – technologically, geographically, and commercially. We support our customers in developing therapies for cancer, protecting the environment, guarantee food safety and providing services to speed up their projects with the aim to save millions of lives. At Thermo Fisher Scientific we are more than 100,000 extraordinary minds, each with a unique story to tell.

Join us and contribute to our singular mission - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Do you want to be part of our outstanding journey into the future, and you are passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment? Yes! Then you might be the person we are looking for! The role of an Insides Sales Graduate is a great opportunity for a newly graduated BSc/MSc/PhD within Biology, Biochemistry or similar fields who are ready to kick start a career in a global organization.

As account manager you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting products within the Life Science Portfolio. Our organization is continuously developing, and we guarantee an interesting and challenging position surrounded by an ever-growing international environment. The main responsibilities for our future colleague are based on building new and long-term customer relationships, which will ultimately generate sales. You will support our customers in their research and providing the best possible sales representation for Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Location: Darmstadt/Hessen

Duration: 12 months, with option of a permanent contract based on performance and availability of open positions

Key responsibilities:

• Support the account manager with sales opportunities of new and existing customers and successfully manage the sales of company products and services to achieve or exceed the assigned territory sales plan
• Coordinate sales processes in the accounts for an assigned geography in accordance with approved sales and marketing plans together with the account managers
• Participate in sales, product and systems training, marketing campaigns, special projects as presented by the Company to develop appropriate selling skills
• Support the assigned sales manager in negotiations with customers, preparation and follow up of sales quotations
• Regular updates to team leaders and management on sales numbers in collaboration with the supported sales manager
• Maintain and increase current customer database through customer relation management software (CRM)

Experience/Qualifications/Qualities:

• Minimum BSc within Life Sciences required
• You have a talent to handle and prioritize time effectively
• You are an effective communicator with customers and your colleagues
• Ability to function effectively in a successful team and exhibit a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a constantly evolving business environment
• Positive mindset with the desire to solve problems
• Initial business experience in sales or other customer-facing roles would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

What we offer:

• Excellent development and career prospects in a globally growing company
• A workplace culture in which integrity, involvement, intensity, and innovation are key
• Flexibility: 2 days home office/ 3 days in the office (Darmstadt)
• Attractive company pension plan
• Individual trainings and educational courses in our Thermo Fisher University
• 30 vacation days

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant documents.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate

based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.