Key Account Manager - Molecular Devices

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

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The Key Account Manager is responsible for driving all sales activities associated with the Bioresearch product platform encompassing instrumentation, software, and related services. The focused portfolio includes microplate readers, both non-enterprise & enterprise-level software for data acquisition and analysis, as well as associated point of sale services; all providing scientists (research, screening, production, QC, etc.) with comprehensive solutions including tools to assure data integrity and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Regulatory Compliance Requirements. As a member of the Sales organization, this role is responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships directed toward growing Molecular Devices’ market share, revenue, and profitability year over year in the following target market segments: life sciences, government installations, biotechnology, pharma, academic research labs, contract labs, some clinical labs.

This position reports to the Central Regional Sales Manager and is part of the KAM Sales Team working remotely to cover Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Achieve territory revenue goals and targets for the product platform in the assigned territory with balanced growth via both direct and distribution channels

Proactively prospect for new customers and new opportunities, minimum 3 days working in the field, within the assigned territory, working independently and with Molecular Devices distribution channel partners

Must be proficient in the use of SFDC with the ability to maintain accurate and timely account data, sales opportunity progression updates, and F2F activities.

Performing technical demonstrations, training, installations, customer support on equipment & software as well as attending and participating in Regional and Local Product Shows

Perform lead generation activities including but not limited to e-blasts, seminars, workdays with business partners and in-field sales prospecting

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

A minimum of 5 years of field sales experience or selling into the life science or drug discovery industry is preferred. Pharmaceutical or Medical Device sales do not meet this qualification requirement.

Experience in PowerPoint, Excel, Word & Salesforce.com CRM Database is preferred, with demonstrated data analysis capability

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to travel – This position will be located in listed territory, within 45 min of major airport, candidates must be willing to travel up to 50%, which may include overnight travel.

5 years of Field Sales Experience with research instrumentation with knowledge of absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence, Western Blot & Imaging technology is preferred.

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. At Molecular Devices we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Molecular Devices can provide.

This role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Compensation (SIC). The total target compensation at plan (base + SIC) is $171,000 – $175,000

annually. Actual SIC earnings may exceed or fall below the target based on individual sales performance. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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