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.

JOB ID: EMEA04939

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

Please submit your application in English

QIAGEN has an exciting new vacancy for an (Associate) Account Manager in the Köln, Bonn, Aachen and Düsseldorf area. As part of the sales team in the molecular diagnostics area, you will be responsible for establishing, expanding and maintaining positive customer relationships.

Key responsibilities:

- Overall responsibility for sales in the territory, focusing on our innovative solutions for molecular diagnostics, as well as for the implementation of marketing plans and sales concepts.

- Establish, expand and maintain good customer relationships through regular visits, telephone calls/video conferences.

- Provide demos and customer trainings for small devices as required.

- Regular reporting and forecasting of relevant market figures for sales management.

- Maintain close cooperation with the sales team, product specialists, customer care, marketing and product management. This also includes organizing and supporting seminars and conferences.

- Active use and maintenance of the customer management system (Salesforce) for efficient planning and documentation of everyday work completes your area of ​​responsibility.

Position Requirements

Please submit your application in English

- University degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in a natural science, ideally with a focus on molecular biology.

- Sound experience of a wide range of molecular biology techniques such as: DNA and RNA extraction and manipulation, PCR, qPCR, miRNA, next generation sequencing, dPCR. Ability to use this understanding to analyze and improve workflows on a customer-specific basis.

- Ideally, existing experience in selling products that require explanation and knowledge of relevant markets (e.g., automation, molecular diagnostics, university hospitals, laboratory networks, laboratory diagnostics, pathogen diagnostics).

- Fluent in German and English essential.

- Space for a home office, driving license and willingness to travel across the territory around 80% of the time.

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.