Virtual Territory Sales Executive

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid we are passionate about improving health care through fast accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team youll get to make an immediate measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together we bring MORE change to the world.

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The Virtual Territory Sales Executive is responsible for selling or renewing the companys products systems and/or services via telephone or electronic means to customers in assigned territory industry or accounts. The focus is on lead qualification and lead prospecting. Sales can be made through multichannel inbound and/or outbound sales activities.

This position is part of the inside sales department and will be a remote position covering the Central and Western US states. At Cepheid our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Call on accounts in your sales territory as well as prioritize sales activities in the accounts in an active sales cycle (existing and driven) to position Cepheid solutions to meet customer needs and maintains regular and educational communications with all other team members.
• Develops and leads assigned accounts strategically to deliver solutions and drive revenue growth. Prospects new accounts and prepares information for all sales calls to secure new customers.
• Researches and understands territory growth opportunities for developing an effective business plan and sales strategy and evaluates competitors products for internal communications and effective product positioning for a successful sale.
• Maintains and develops strategic partnerships with key customers and leverages internal resources when necessary to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. Develops the client relationship by understanding both short-term and long-term needs/goals for optimal positioning of Cepheids products and services
• Builds in-depth knowledge of CRM and funnel management tools and applies these skills consistently to forecast business lead customer opportunities build opportunity pipeline and make business decisions. Maintains records and communications with customer base through CRM tool.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of related experience OR Masters degree in field with 3 years of similar related sales experience
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and collaborating with Product Managers Outside Sales etc.
• Comfortable working in a virtual environment including working on video and phone and various virtual technologies.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with Excel and salesforce
• Experience with working in a remote environment

Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at .

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The salary range for this role is $70000 $85000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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