Sales Account Manager (m/f/d)

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.

Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

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Bruker’s Nano Surfaces and Metrology (BNSM) division provides advanced tools for surface and materials characterisation across semiconductor, materials science, life science, and industrial applications. Our portfolio includes atomic force microscopes (AFMs), nanoIR spectrometers, stylus and optical profilometers, ellipsometry and reflectometry systems, in-situ and stand-alone nanomechanical testers, mechanical and tribological testers, and a comprehensive suite of semiconductor research and manufacturing tools.

For more information on Bruker’s Nano Surfaces and Metrology (BNSM) products, please visit: https://www.bruker.com/en/landingpages/bns/technology-for-surface-measurement---surface-analysis.html

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Up to 60% travel as required to support the role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Positive “can do” attitude, a highly motivated self-starter
2. Relishes working in a performance-driven environment
3. Resourceful, proactive, meticulous
4. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals, but also equally comfortable working independently when required
5. Solid understanding of surface measurement techniques
6. Competent PC skills, particularly with MS office software
7. Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Degree in Materials Science, Engineering or other Scientific discipline mandatory, PhD advantageous.
2. Knowledge of Optical Profilometry, Stylus Profilometry, Mechanical & Tribological testers, Ellipsometry & Reflectometry preferred.
3. Sales experience in related field desired
4. Ability to grow and take on additional responsibilities

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

For Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology Business (BNSM) in the UK & Ireland

1. Selling a portfolio of scientific instruments including: Optical Profilometry, Stylus Profilometry, Mechanical & Tribological testers, Ellipsometry & Reflectometry, accessories and upgrades to meet or exceed sales targets for the relevant Business Units in your sales territory.
2. Sales territory strategic and tactical planning and execution
3. Regular reporting on status and progress to the Sales Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and execute sales growth strategies
2. Own a direct sales territory and work with sales applications team and field assistants
3. Prospecting to generate leads, qualifying leads, visiting customers and following a defined sales process up until purchase order
4. Product presentations at conferences, seminars, workshops and customer sites as required
5. Develop a strong understanding of competitive and funding landscape within the territory
6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, ability to establish collaborations with key customers
7. Feedback to BNSM sales management on the development and execution of sales strategy
8. Regular and accurate sales forecasting via CRM

WORK LOCATION:

UK, home based. Near Bruker office in Coventry advantageous.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional responsibilities may be assigned at a later time