Senior Account Manager, Life Sciences (Los Angeles)

QIAGEN•Remote_Maryland, MD

10d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Account Manager, Life Science Sales is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, building customer relationships, and selling QIAGEN products and services to key accounts conducting life science or research testing. The role serves the Los Angeles and Orange County, California territory, and the employee must be based in that territory. The position requires strategic thinking and the ability to execute sales tactics, build relationships with senior organizational stakeholders, and position products across the QIAGEN portfolio. The Senior Account Manager develops internal networks across supply chain, global product manufacturing, custom product development, and technical and customer support teams. At least 80% of time is spent in the field, with travel and some overnight stays required. The estimated base salary range is $120,000–$150,000. Compensation depends on experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. The total compensation package includes a commission plan and benefits.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
At least five years of directly related sales experience with a proven track record.
A well-developed network of customer contacts in academia and industry.
Strong background in life sciences and technical aptitude in modern molecular methods, including Sample Purification, PCR, dPCR, and Next Generation Sequencing.
Ability to sell at the highest levels within an organization.
Ability to create and develop strategy, work proactively with limited direction, and independently resolve complex problems while meeting objectives.
Experience in project management and complex sales.
Spend 80% or more of time in the field; willingness to travel, including some overnight stays.
Valid driving license.
Must be based in the Los Angeles and Orange County, California territory.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred.
Three or more years of laboratory experience preferred.
Knowledge of QIAGEN products preferred.

Responsibilities

Enhance customer satisfaction and build customer relationships.
Sell company products and services to key accounts conducting life science or research testing.
Develop and execute strategies and sales tactics for the territory.
Build relationships and sell at high levels within customer organizations.
Position products across the entire QIAGEN portfolio.
Develop internal networks within supply chain, global product manufacturing, custom product development, and technical and customer support organizations.
Manage complex sales and projects.