Senior Territory Account Manager (Remote - Netherlands)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Senior Territory Account Manager (Remote - Netherlands)Genomics is changing everything we do, from how we diagnose and treat cancer, to how we feed the world’s population, so working with our customers is amazing because our technology empowers them to work in complex ways to bring benefits to everyone.Our commercial sales team in the Netherlands work with some of the brightest and best individuals in the field and we know that working as a partner with our accounts will enable us to build strong relationships, ensuring great customer satisfaction and maximise the opportunities for NGS.You will be working alongside dedicated field applications and service engineers in the field dealing with established business as well as forging relationships with customers in the region.Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!Please note this is a remote role serving key accounts in Netherlands. We have a preference for someone with strong Dutch but will consider applicants without this skill.Why you?Your extensive commercial skills allied with your genomics knowledge will drive your ability to achieve sales objectives in line with the Company’s mission. Knowing that this is key to building value for the customer you will be eager to cultivate relationships with existing and new customers. Knowledge of molecular diagnostics and how genomics is advancing will establish you as a trusted partner and a key team player for our Commercial business.Responsibilities:Develop high-value, long-term profitable customer accounts through relationship building sales techniques.Identify and manage high-calibre sales opportunities through professional screening processes and use of all available information resources.Develop comprehensive knowledge of prospects including personnel and responsibilities, budgeting, internal politics, products and services, competition and market.Prepare and present compelling customer sales presentations and participate in all sales activities and assist with general customer demonstrations, training and support.Negotiate all sales opportunities within company established parameters in territory and generate associated sales contracts and quotations.Coordinate and communicate sales activities and strategies effectively to supervisors.Create and implement a territory business plan that satisfies goals as established by sales management. Negotiation: Participate in pricing negotiations to align with the company's strategic goals. Apply extensive experience and professional knowledge to find creative and effective solutions.Direct the application of existing principles and contribute to the development of new policies and ideas. Work on complex assignments requiring in-depth evaluation and determination of practices and procedures.Build and nurture internal and external relationships, including key contacts outside your expertise.Adapt your communication style to various audiences and provide guidance on complex business matters.Experience/Education:BA/BSc or MSc/PhD preferred in Life SciencesSignificant experience in managing key account(s) in healthcareKnowledge of the Clinical market and emerging trends within the districtStrong technical background in molecular biology or genomics is required, NGS is preferredWell-developed professional and strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow complex key accountsFluency in Business English and local language (Dutch) required Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated—they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.