Position summary:
The Sales Account Manager for Business Development (100% hunting) is responsible for developing new business relationships, in this instance specifically with clients principally in the clinical & pharma sector, and serving as the first level of support to prospective clients. The role will be 100% hunting, which involves the full sales cycle from prospection to onboarding of new clients, but not the consequent ongoing account management of these accounts.
The successful candidate will join TransPerfect´s Trial Interactive division (
Position responsibilities:
* Develop an effective understanding of the capability, benefits and competitive advantages of TransPerfect’s services
* Identify prospective customers and individual organizations to focus on sales activities
* Develop new client relationships via cold calling, internet, and trade shows
* In coordination with Sales Management, identify, qualify, develop and close sales opportunities
* Promote and educate clients regarding TransPerfect’s services
* Provide customer support and manage client expectations in liaison with the Production team
* Manage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures
* Cross-sell and upsell various services and solutions into various departments within the client´s company with an eye to optimize account profitability
* Take an active role in learning about each client’s industry, business needs and company culture to identify new business opportunities and provide a high level of service
* Perform other special projects or duties when required
* Perform any other special tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role as assigned by the manager/supervisor
Essential skills and experience required:
* Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
* Native level of German
* Superior written and spoken communication skills in English
* Previous Sales experience (1 year)
* Ability to build and maintain relationships
* Motivated with a proactive attitude
* Results-driven, ability to work independently and take ownership
* Good analytical skills needed to project revenues, monitor budgets and other necessary calculations
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Interest in Strategic Business Development as a long-term career path
* Most importantly, the ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to: multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build strategic relationships with clients and co-workers, work as part of a team, take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service
Desired skills and experience:
* Professional experience working within a corporate role for clients within the pharma sector
* Sales experience specifically within a role that´s involved hunting for new business
* Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospection to closing deals
* Professional working proficiency in Italian would be a huge plus, additional languages are also highly valued
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