Senior Life Sciences Account Executive Amgen and Gilead

Senior Account Executive Life Sciences Enterprise Accounts

Location: San Francisco San Jose Los Angeles or surrounding areas Remote work

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About the job

The Life Sciences Team is looking for a Senior Account Executive to manage and grow a within an established territory of enterprise pharmaceutical companies in the life sciences industry. Our team is building upon SAS reputation as the gold standard for data analytics in clinical trials to create significant value for our customers.

The right candidate will step into a high-performing territory with a proven track record of exceeding quota and strong momentum for continued growth. By building new relationships and expanding existing trusted partnerships with long-term customers and by applying a consultative sales approach backed by SASs broad product portfolio and deep industry expertise the candidate will be uniquely positioned to drive measurable business impact for their assigned customers.

As a Sr. Account Executive you will:

• Sell software solutions and services to current and prospective customers byleveragingsales opportunities toacquire grow andretainaccounts within your assigned territory.

• Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs qualify opportunities anddetermineresourcesrequiredfor success.

• Implement territory and account management strategiesidentifyinghigh-potential accounts advancing opportunities through the sales cycle and forecasting timelines to close business.

• Collaborate with pre-sales resources virtual sales teams account managers and executives to ensuretimelyresponses to qualifiedhigh-revenueleads and strategic account development.

• Prepare quotations proposals and contracts working cross-functionally tofinalizeagreements and set delivery schedules.

• Follow up with customers tomonitorsatisfaction uncoveradditionalrevenue opportunities and nurture ongoing relationships.

• Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management forecasting andidentifyingaccounts with strong close potential.

• Apply knowledge of company marketing goals industry trends and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.

• Embrace curiosity passionauthenticityand accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Requiredqualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in Business Marketing MIS or other relevantdiscipline.

• Requires a minimum of eight years of experience in the sales marketing or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services) computer hardware or telecommunications software/hardware. Specificindustry relatedexperience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.

• A seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job isthefully qualified career-oriented journey-level position.

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel inownarea of expertise.

• Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel.

• Equivalentcombination of related education training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additionalcompetenciesknowledgeand skills

• Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.

• Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.

• Relationship Building: Cultivates strong trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.

• Obstacle Navigation: Proactivelyidentifiesand overcomes challenges tomaintainmomentum and deliver results.

• Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.

• Self Motivation:Demonstratesinitiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced target-driven environment.

Benefits highlights

• Comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision plans.
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time a variety of paid holidays and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.

• Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.

• SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.

You are welcome here.

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Additional Information

To qualify applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

The base salary range for this position is$141000 USD - $172500 USD per year and is a good faith estimate only. The range does not include any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Actual pay will vary depending on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and experience. Pay is just one component of SASs total compensation package for employees.Employees may also be eligible for commission or discretionary bonus (based on company and individual performance) as determined by the role. In addition SAS provides a competitive benefits package to meet different employee needs and lifestyles; including health insurance coverage life and disability insurance retirement benefits company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. For more information regarding SAS benefits clickhere to view the total rewards package.

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