Job Description Summary

　　The Service Sales Lead is accountable for service sales growth and contract penetration within the assigned geographical territory CE by effectively marketing and selling service solutions to our BD Life Sciences customers in private or public institutions such as research (pharma/biotech/academic), clinical and hospital laboratories.

　　The core responsibilities for this role will be to define and execute the strategies to convert, renew, sell & upsell service contracts from existing and prospective customers through a customer centric approach and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs. The position serves as an integral partner with the regional/country Technical Service, Sales and Marketing teams and will report directly to the Senior Manager Service Sales & Marketing Europe.

　　Job Description

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　　Job summary:

　　The Service Sales Lead is accountable for service sales growth and contract penetration within the assigned geographical territory CE by effectively selling service solutions to our BD Life Sciences customers in private or public institutions such as research (pharma/biotech/academic), clinical and hospital laboratories.

　　The core responsibilities for this role will be to convert, renew, sell & upsell service contracts from existing and prospective customers through a customer centric approach and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs. The position serves as an integral partner with the regional/country Technical Service, Sales and Marketing teams and will report directly to the Senior Manager Service Sales & Marketing Europe.

　　Main Tasks & Responsibilities

　　Perform direct service sales in your defined geographical territory CE through leading and managing a team of service sales representatives.Define team member goals & training needs, provide clear guidance for interpersonal and commercial aspects via coaching and supporting talent developmentIdentify, qualify and close service sales and perform service contract opportunity management according to the processes, systems and tools in placePrepare, present and negotiate customer proposals for warranty to contract conversion and contract renewal by scheduling on-site visits or by remoteManage and maximize the time & material service sales opportunities (non-contract customers) as well as identify opportunities for win-back

　　Manage the financial sales goals and performance at the cluster/area levelResponsible for the budgeting & forecasting process in collaboration and alignment with the Area Technical Service Operations Manager and commercial stakeholders.Oversees the entire quotation and billing process to ensure revenue is being timely recognized and accounted for on the monthly P&LMeeting established revenue and profit goals as defined in the Service Sales budget, define price increase strategy and recommendations for contracts, labor & travel rates and spare parts

　　Customer experience and business supportCommunicate with and provide exceptional Customer Service to internal & external customers through establishing long-term, on-going relationships.Promote the service portfolio and assess customers' servicing needs, explicitly stated or in anticipation of their future needs. Set up qualified presentations that supports the customer value proposition of BD servicesDefine and maintain the service portfolio price book and service marketing materials , provide sales and marketing support as required in the Service Area (cross country)Alignment with regional and countries business goals through communication and close collaboration with regional Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Marketing teams, Technical Service leaders

　　Requirements (Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Competencies)

　　You have a bachelor's degree in Science, Business or an equal field of specialization as well as at least 3-5 years direct sales experience in a commercial environment and/or the healthcare industryYou have a strong hands-on mentality and a demonstrated ability to develop or to adapt your solution selling skills Furthermore, you have a proven record of direct medical device selling or contract selling as well as an experience in a Technical Service organizationStrong and professional communication, presentation, listening and negotiation skillsResult driven & action orientedGood organization skills and ability to develop process management skillsFluency in German as well as very good English language skillsProficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and other systems such as LOTS/SAP, ServiceMax & SFDCAbility to work both independently and within a team environmentA proactive & entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to network & build long-term customer relationships

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　　Primary Work Location

　　DEU Heidelberg - Tullastrasse

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