Inside Sales Account Manager – Norway

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

QIAGEN AB is recruiting an Inside Sales Representative for Norway. In this home-based position you will connect with customers remotely as well as collaborating closely with the rest of the Nordics sales team.

Key responsibilities:

- Maintain contact with existing customers as well as develop new customers in order to achieve or exceed sales objectives. Partner with the sales team for the purpose of lead sharing and revenue optimization. Ensure effective communication across the organization and to customers.

- Achieve or exceed objectives by actively selling to end users primarily via the telephone or digital channels. Develop a working knowledge of current and potential activities that may affect revenues. Utilize pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.

- Take a crucial role in tender work in collaboration with the sales team.

- Act as a champion for certain business areas.

- Utilize the CRM database to input and provide information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.

- Work closely with the sales team and be the key player in the team for administrative tasks e.g. quoting, frame agreements, follow deliveries and general reporting.

Position Requirements

- Scientific background – minimum BSc preferred or proven aptitude for laboratory techniques. Knowledge in molecular biology.

- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills in Norwegian and English at all business levels.

- Sales experience within Molecular Diagnostics and Life Science business is an advantage.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work in team with field sales representatives and application specialists.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a predilection for administrative tasks.

- Experience of creating and executing strategic business plans in a proactive manner to accomplish the planned goals, whilst prioritizing urgent tasks where required.

- Home-office set-up with availability for occasional travel to visit customers in person as well as for internal meetings and trainings.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.