Sales Development Account Manager

Role Overview

• The Sales Development Account Manager focuses on customer acquisition.
• This position is responsible for searching new potential clients-leads and reaching out to relevant prospects to bring new business opportunities.
• Generate and pre-qualify new leads by using appropriate company resources, programs and tools
• Research leads and identify relevant prospects through various systems and data pools
• Approach relevant prospects and generate interest via e-mail or phone call to create new business opportunities
• Develop pre and post conference mail shots and or follow ups
• Follow up to Marketing leads generated from Websites for conversion of Hot Leads
• Support the development of targeted email campaigns in line with the strategic company targets
• Ensure follow-up by passing leads to appropriate team members with all necessary calls-to-action, dates, complete profile information, sources, etc.
• Follow, communicate and collaborate in different sales or marketing strategies with other team members and other departments
• Support overall Sales and Business Development team in generating new business and achieving company’s targets and expectations
• Schedule appointments, attend or present at various meetings as needed
• Prepare and lead early engagement presentations with clients to facilitate RFPs
• Meet and exceed quarterly and yearly targets

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working in an Inside Sales position in a CRO or other vendor within the clinical trials industry
• Experience in developing new business, lead nurturing and qualification, prospecting and appointment setting
• Good understanding of Phase I-IV clinical development
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM and sales automation tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information on calls and via email
• Drive and determination to succeed as well as meet and exceed targets
• Must be adaptable, professional, and motivated
• Ability to listen and identify pain points and customer challenges
• Ability to work under pressure, stay organized, multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and attend to administrative details in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective internal and external relationships

Benefits

• Training and career development opportunities internally
• Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with colleagues based all over the world, with English as the company language