| Job Description: |
Affymetrix Reagents offers its employees a dynamic work experience in the growing field of Life Science and Biotechnology.
Our staff is a team of dedicated and creative individuals whose mission is to supply quality reagents which meet or exceed our customers' needs.
Inside Sales Representative, USB/Anatrace Cleveland, Ohio based
The successful candidate must be a dynamic individual with the ability to adapt and drive growth within the life science market.
The candidate must be a strategic thinker who can develop innovative ways to meet assigned revenue targets and possess strong interpersonal, phone and writing skills.
The position requires a BS or BA degree, in the life sciences.
The Inside Sales Representative will handle incoming customer requests from the assigned territories, generate leads for outside sales representatives though campaign telemarketing and email, and drive direct sales of product through outbound calling and email campaigns.
The Inside Sales Representative will utilize our CRM system throughout the day and will use this tool to manage customer records, contacts, campaign activities and customer interactions. Requirements Meet or exceed assigned revenue target
Increase customer awareness of Affymetrix and advocate for all Affymetrix brands through lead generation programs
Meet outbound calling campaign activity levels using campaigns developed by marketing and sales management
Prospecting new users utilizing publications and funding databases
Create and maintain relationships with customers to promote penetration, retention and loyalty
Build on relationships with existing accounts and develop new customers
Provide quotations and samples to customers and following up on those to close the sale
Manage a limited number of customers with in person visits with out of the office travel limited to two to three days per month
Use of CRM software to maintain customer records, develop a database of prospects and manage opportunity pipeline and quotes.
Coordinating closely with Customer Service and Technical Support team members
Position Requirements
BS or BA required in Life Science discipline
1-2 years inside sales experience preferred, however not required if the candidate possess the necessary additional skill sets
Molecular Biology lab experience is preferred
Very limited overnight travel, typically less than 5%
Highly proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications skills as well as interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills / ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
ABOUT AFFYMETRIX
Affymetrix (AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of GeneChip technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of daring, passionate and platinum. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of daring, passionate and platinum.
**Affymetrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices.**
|
