Account Manager

BUCHI Laboratory Equipment is a global leader in laboratory technology solutions with over 85 years of experience supporting research and development, quality control, and production across industries. The company focuses on innovative, reliable instruments and services that help laboratories optimize processes and improve efficiency. BUCHI places strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, offering solutions that support responsible scientific practice. Team members collaborate with customers and colleagues worldwide to shape the future of science and deliver high-quality results. BUCHI’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its #QualityInYourHands promise. Role Description As a key member of the BUCHI US/CAN Team, a leading solution provider in laboratory technology for R&D, quality control and production worldwide, the Account Manager (AM) has the primary responsibility of providing direct sales efforts, as well as efforts through distribution partners, for all products across the territory. The Account Manager will liaise with corporate headquarters in the USA, provide technical sales solutions for all product sets, as well as post-sales support to their installed customer base and other defined activities. Territory Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Candidates must be based out of Dallas or Houston Metropolitan areas. Specific Responsibilities Attain annual assigned sales targets. Actively generate new leads and opportunities through prospecting and attending local and National tradeshows. Become technically proficient on all assigned products and perform on-site demonstrations of assigned products when required. Create and maintain good communications between current and prospective customers, field sales force, marketing and service teams, and corporate headquarters personnel. Develop and implement a strategic account sales strategy designed to increase penetration of the company’s products. Work with Team Leader, and Field Application Specialists in the field. Build and maintain close relationships with colleagues throughout the Group. Observe developments in the marketplace (products, competition) and proactively inform colleagues and management. Ensure sufficient presence in the territory and for that travel will be required as needed, mostly within assigned territory. Maintain expenses for travel, tradeshows, marketing programs and seminars within assigned territory guidelines. Effectively utilize monthly sales reports to communicate territory status, forecasting and lost orders. Utilize company’s established CRM to create and update contact information, leads and opportunities. Maintain knowledge of applications and markets for assigned products through participation in local user groups, subscription to trade journals, independent research, etc. Conduct business in a professional manner via phone, email, and in person. Multi-task to ensure that all contacts are replied to in 24 hours or less. Capture all contacts, activities, and opportunities in the CRM system to leverage marketing and sales efforts. Effectively communicate complex technical information in an accessible manner to non-technical personnel. Be available to travel approximately up to 60%, including occasional overnight travel. Attain annual assigned sales targets. Other responsibilities as described by Manager. Qualifications BS degree in Chemistry or related science 3+ years sales work experience (preferably scientific sales) 2+ years with Analytical Instrumentation High functional level in MS-Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Previous experience with CRM software Previous experience with chromatography and/or food analysis techniques Preference to candidates already familiar with target accounts #J-18808-Ljbffr BUCHI Laboratory Equipment