Microbiology Instrument Specialist- St. Louis, MO/ Kansas City, KS at Becton Dickinson NA in Kansas City, Kansas

Job Title

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation, by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this role are:

1. Develops and implements a territory and strategic account sales plan with Account Executive involving multiple stakeholders and buyers in the growth of the assigned products. Leads the development of an account plan specific to each hospital's economic business drivers.
2. Effectively deploys clinically relevant product features / benefits and economic justification using existing selling tools as well as creating new tools specific to each customer situation to define the value of our product offerings. Coordinates all decision makers and influencers across the customer buying process to arrive at a contractual purchase agreement for these products.
3. Responsible for achieving growth targets to drive new revenue goals in assigned territory
4. Works effectively with BD customer facing associates (Account Executive, Clinical Specialist, Lab Automation Specialists, National Accounts, Strategic Customer Group Leaders, Service Engineers, and Applications Specialists) as well as BD's distribution partners to support the customer in growth and long-term retention activities.
5. Attains or exceeds the overall sales plan for instruments and consumable pull-through and provide customer support for the DS product portfolio - Manual Microbiology, Blood Culture, TB, ID/AST.
6. Recognized as the product expert for driving the growth of our BACTEC, MGIT, Phoenix and other ID/AST products.
7. Manages the sales process consisting of the clinical laboratory (micro, molecular, virology), infectious disease clinicians, pharmacy, and hospital administration (Laboratory Committee, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, IT, Senior Levels of Hospital Administration) in the assigned territory.
8. Develops, documents, and drives the customer buying process through full utilization of a territory and strategic account sales plan involving multiple stakeholders and buyers in the growth of the assigned products.
9. Calls on prospective customers, create demand, communicate medical, clinical and patient outcome benefits, deliver product information and demonstrations, prepare proposals and quotes within company guidelines.
10. Effectively demonstrates the soft and hard costs associated with the product portfolio by persuading multiple decision makers and influencers to orchestrate a successful product conversion within the institution.
11. Develops and closes accounts within the assigned geographic territory using a coordinated team selling model (Account Executive, Clinical Specialists, Lab Automation Specialists, National Accounts, Strategic Customer Group, Service Engineers, and Applications Specialists, Distribution Partners, Applications Specialist, Field Service, and Marketing).
12. Effectively prioritizes and initiates direct sales calls with distribution instrument specialists within assigned territory to identify additional revenue opportunities
13. Forecasts activity, sales funnel and new business closes as required by management.
14. Provides continuous support including post sales activities. Effectively communicate with the Service organization to coordinate a successful installation transitioning to the long-term customer satisfaction of the product.
15. Manages administrative duties as assigned: monitoring expenses to budget, timely administrative and call reporting, funnel and competitive data entries, new contracts and renewals, use and maintenance of Company assets and adhering to OHSA and Universal Lab precautions.
16. Lives the BD Values, including but not limited to, the BD Code of Conduct and AdvaMed rules.

Skills

• Strong track record of achieving capital sales quotas
• Experience developing capital contracts and quoting
• Experience attaining or exceeding overall capital sales plan profitability, as well as other assigned goals and objectives
• Knowledge of selling process and the components to build / maintain customer loyalty.
• Preparation, presentation and closing skills to include direct sales, use of distribution channel and/or team selling approach.
• Strong organizational skills. Territory management, account assessment and relationship development. Analytical with financial orientation applicable to contract proposals and profitability, budget, and expense management.
• Ability to develop markets for new technology and new medical practices.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interaction required.
• Computer savvy - working knowledge of MS Office applications, Salesforce.com, Power BI and connectivity devices.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and meet BD's auto safety standards.

Experience & Education

• BA / BS in Life Sciences, biological areas, business or related field required. Degree in Medical Technology (MT ASCP) or Microbiology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years documented sales success (top 20%) in broad range laboratory products with minimum 2 years clinical laboratory and / or hospital capital sales required
• A combination of clinical market sales, financial or technical selling experience required.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under "Our Commitment to You". Total Compensation- $140,000- $235,000

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.