Account Manager (US)

About this opportunity

We are looking for a talented Account Manager to represent part of the US region. This opportunity is perfect for motivated and creative individuals with experience selling software solutions in the life science/chemistry research markets.

As an Account Manager at Chemaxon, you will sell our impressive software offerings using your keen ability to understand and translate customer needs. You have a demonstrable track record of building long-term relationships with your clients, as well as achieving individual and team-level sales targets. And most importantly, you possess the expertise and skills needed to build up existing relationships through cross and deep selling.

About your responsibilities

• Generating new sales opportunities, including up-selling and cross-selling, within assigned account portfolio.
• Developing strategic account plans that align with business objectives and drive growth opportunities.
• Negotiating price and commercial terms for successful deal closing.
• Establishing long-term business relationships with customers and commercial partners to ensure superior customer satisfaction and sustainable company growth.
• Communicating the progress of sales opportunities, including providing accurate pipeline and meeting reports.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure the prompt and successful delivery of Chemaxon solutions in alignment with client requirements and business objectives, by effectively conveying customer needs to various departments within the company.
• Maintaining the company’s high standards in customer service and business ethics.
• Identifying areas for improvement to meet individual and team-level sales goals.
• Attending 1-2 national scientific conferences per calendar year.

Experience, skills and knowledge you should bring to us

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field.
• 5+ years experience in direct business-to-business sales with a track record of achieving individual and team-level sales targets and other business objectives.
• Experience selling drug discovery research informatics solutions.
• Experience managing complex deals through long sales cycles to deliver tailored solutions based on your customers' needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
• Superior negotiation and presentation skills.
• Eagerness to expand your knowledge through learning about our products and solutions.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
• A commitment to traveling approximately 20% of the time to meet the needs of the business and your customers.

What we offer

• A competitive salary with a generous benefits package.
• A flexible working schedule.
• Four weeks of paid vacation time per year.
• 10 paid company holidays plus two floating holidays per year.
• A training program with a yearly professional development allowance.
• Exposure and collaboration with sophisticated leading pharmaceutical drug discovery environments.
• The opportunity to be part of a creative and dynamic geographically dispersed team at our innovative company.

For some info on Chemaxon, you can check out this video:

• a shorter one about who we are (~1.5 min)
• another one with some history and about what we do (~5m)

Chemaxon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, and federal law.Chemaxon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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