Senior Business Development Manager, East Coast and EU
Avecia: Milford, MA, Massachusetts, US
About this opportunity :
The Senior Business Development Manager maintains existing client relationships/accounts and prospects for new potential clients for the assigned territory to achieve market position in-line with the sales budget and financial growth objectives. Autonomously negotiate and close business deals. Work with market intelligence to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the current market conditions of the assigned territory. Work with internal stakeholders to manage client/prospect requests and identify opportunities for improvement across the organization to increase client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow and retain existing client accounts and continuously improve the relationship
- Prospect for new potential clients and convert them into accounts
- Work with the internal stakeholders to develop and deliver proposals that meet client’s needs, address concerns, and achieve objectives
- Understand MAV financial goals and pricing models to prepare client proposal pricing
- Maintain constant territory demand and sales data in CRM and other designated databases
- Plan sales approaches and utilize persuasive sales techniques to present an image that mirrors that of the client
- Utilize market and competitor knowledge to identify opportunities for MAV unique selling propositions and key differentiators
- Pursue face-to-face appointments with existing and prospective clients on a regular basis and present information as needed
- Participate in relevant trade shows, symposia, conferences, and trainings
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or other related field
- Minimum 3 years of industry relevant business development/sales or marketing experience
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of cGMP API manufacturing required
- Must possess excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Able to travel within the assigned territory as required
- Must be outgoing, energetic, self-motivated, and able to build and sustain strong relationships with business and scientific staff of clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
The annualized salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $148,000.