Manager, Business Development (Eurofins Discovery - NorCal)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Manager, Business Development will be responsible for achieving corporate growth objectives in the assigned territory with a focus on Integrated Drug Discovery (IDD) opportunities that combine capabilities across the entire Eurofins Discovery service portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Global understanding of the drug discovery and drug development process

Global knowledge of relevant markets (i.e. academic, biotech, pharmaceutical).

Identify, negotiate and close complex deals over $100K

Work as primary customer contact in a matrix organization to identify, negotiate and close complex projects.

Requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Manages all aspects of the territory including forecasting and sales

Responsible for sales and sales support of all Eurofins Discovery services

Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establish new accounts for the Eurofins Discovery service portfolio

Expand existing contracts in a systematic renewal process that includes additional service offerings

Support business growth as needed: including traveling to visit clients, on-site technical visits, participation in teleconferences to present capabilities to new potential clients and CRO partners.

This individual will be expected to help with lead generation through presentations, workshops, seminars, trade shows, cold calls and intensive networking

Identify opportunities for expanding business in chemistry, in vitro biology, safety and Translational Biology services

Gather knowledge and communicate internally to marketing and technical teams on best practices and strategic approaches for IDD and be able to communicate such information to external clients as needed. Regular meetings and monthly summaries for Integrated Drug Discovery (IDD) opportunities.

Provide voice of customer and market feedback to management and seek innovation opportunities to expand the Eurofins Discovery Services offering.

Provide recommendations and feedback for business development and operational strategy.

Maintain a high level of technical and application competence and utilize this knowledge to drive business. Promote and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Ability to travel approximately 20-40%.

Use a CRM to log client meetings, significant calls as well as for the tracking of all opportunities.

Input leads, contacts, accounts and opportunities into the company CRM and maintain the accuracy of these records to timeframes as directed by sales management.

Complete expense reports per policy.

Provide monthly forecast of business, by the due date specified, utilizing tools defined by sales management.

Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Demonstrate and promote the company vision.

Regular attendance and punctuality.

Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Own the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness.

Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required.