Area Sales Manager - job 1 of 6

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Area sales Manager develops and executes a territory business plan; sells and promotes the Diatherix Eurofins product line to meet territory sales targets for assigned region; identifies and develops new client opportunities.  They are also responsible for prioritizing project planning, meeting, completing customer requests/deadlines and organized territory management.

Area Sales Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sells utilizing the Diatherix Eurofins sales approach
• Educates customers on the value of Diatherix Eurofins products and services. Demonstrates ROI, value-added proposition and the importance of partnering with our customers to develop applicable solutions
• Develops and demonstrates a thorough understanding of selling skills, sales forecasting, and budget tracking; monitors and evaluates competitive services, pricing and other activities
• Delivers oral and written communications in a coherent manner; works in conjunction with marketing and other sales teams to develop and implement sales and marketing plans
• Recognizes and demonstrates Diatherix’s complete commitment to customer satisfaction by providing prompt resolutions of customer problems or concerns; understands and upholds the Diatherix quality policy and compliance guidelines
• Takes ownership of personal development and continuous learning; attends required sales training, seminars, and trade shows

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Prefer a degree in the biological sciences i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc. with strong quantitative skills
• Experience selling molecular diagnostics in the outpatient physician market a plus
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of sales experience 
  • Ideally experience in healthcare, diagnostic, or medical sales 
• Success calling on Pediatricians, GI, Family Practice, and Primary Care preferred
• Prefer Business to Business sales experience that involves cold calling for new business.
• Knowledge related to PCR, Infection prevention and control, and antimicrobials a plus
• Travel: 1-2 nights per months, 4-5 days per week in the field 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Must have a positive, winning attitude and the desire for continuous improvement
• Manages change well
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a large territory and produce sales growth while maintaining existing accounts
• Must be team-oriented

Position is full-time working remote Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chicago, IL are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.