Account Development Manager

ICON plc

13d•Remote

About The Position

Account Development Manager - Remote, US (West Coast Preferred) ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. Who are you? You are someone with a deep burning desire to succeed despite obstacles that may present themselves A strategic thinker, you will continue to develop new ways to contact key decision makers at biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device/diagnostic companies, both large and small You are an expert at building and cultivating relationships. Persistent and tenacious, you are also keenly aware of when to pull back and wait patiently for the right time You are a hunter, always looking for new clients and most importantly, you are a team player who will add a sense of humor, experience, and enthusiasm to our Account Development team

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
Pre / inside sales experience or related experience that requires communicating with potential clients
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with maintaining and managing a customer relationship database

Nice To Haves

Preferably 1-2 years of CRO experience
West Coast Preferred

Responsibilities

Increase market awareness, sales and profitability by increasing the number of new Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Work closely with Account Executives and engagement partners on the West Coast to create a plan to enhance new account penetration, meetings, and RFPs
Call new and existing accounts and schedule meetings for the business development team
Regularly follow-up with prospective clients to build meaningful relationships
Maintain and manage CRM with all activity
Generate reports to highlight RFPs, meetings, and new account penetration
Research accounts and identify new opportunities for ICON
Provide updates to the business development team on activity and conversations with clients
Generate client interest for potential webinars, industry meetings and conferences
Review metrics on a regular basis to assess productivity
Attend internal meetings to discuss new opportunities and the sales pipeline
Support the preparation for client meetings
Develop a sales methodology and strategy for increasing new account penetration
Learn messaging around ICON’s differentiators
Lead calls and participate in client meetings
Execute against a specific account plan; routinely achieving quarterly objectives

Benefits

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary and OTE, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.
Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.
Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.