Account Manager VAM, MDS (Field)

Job Opportunity At BD

Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you'll help us share our innovative solutions with more clinics, physicians, pharmacies and medical entities which will in turn benefit the health and well-being of people and patients all over the nation. It's an exciting, challenging and rewarding role, but you'll be working from a place of strength thanks to our trusted name, and the belief in our products that you'll quickly develop. Here, you'll be channeling all your sales skills and experience into one singular goal: advancing the world of health. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Level: Entry to Senior

Travel: Varies

Salary: Competitive *

Responsibilities

Job Description Summary

• Responsible for providing Instrument and application training to BD Bioscience customers for assigned territory (a state or group of states)
• To support the Regional Sales Team in identifying market opportunities and assisting to actualize market potential.
• Executing market development activities in alignment with national BD Bioscience marketing strategy in order to increase organizational productivity

Job Description

Providing Application and Training Support

• The position is responsible for effecting Instrument and Applications training to customers for increased productivity
• To attend and timely resolve customer queries on BDB products and related applications.
• Inclined to learn and improve technical knowledge and skills on existing and new BD Bioscience products.
• Assist in training programs for Sales Managers and channel partners in the assigned territory for better understanding and positioning of BD products
• Conduct basic flow cytometry training courses at the BDB Flow cytometry training center, Delhi

Marketing and Sales support

• Co-ordinate and support awareness activities such as seminars, conferences, workshops etc. in alignment with marketing strategy.
• Conduct routine product demonstrations to prospective customers for building value to positively impact sales and increased productivity.
• Support the sales team by making basic technical presentations in the assigned territory.

Monitor and report

• Prepare and provide report on technical support and progress made to the supervisor as required. Ensure timely submission of post-installation training and evaluation reports.
• Continuously track competitor activity and actively scan the market environment for developing trends and practices and emerging business opportunities.
• Tracking of customer feedback on product quality and escalating product issues to appropriate authority within the organization

Liaise

• Synergize and co-ordinate within business segments for timely and operationally lean delivery of on-site instrument training for a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Work in coordination with sales, service and other application associates towards achieving the business objectives.
• Support a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement within the organization

Critical Challenges

• To ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and comfort level in using BDB products and applications
• Streamlined and effective delivery of marketing-aligned activities such as workshops, demonstrations, technical presentations etc.

Contacts

Internal

• National Application Manager, BD Biosciences
• Senior Application Manager, BD Biosciences
• Branch Application Manager, BD Biosciences
• Application Specialists, Application Managers of other regions
• Marketing Managers, BD Biosciences
• Regional Sales Manager - assigned territory
• Area sales managers / FSE - assigned territory
• Business managers - Instrumentation and Reagent
• Sales Coordinators
• HR partner

External

• End users
• Channel Partners

Unique knowledge and skills

• Previous experience and demonstrated competence in flow cytometry and related applications (essential)
• Analytical problem solving
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Communication skills
• Computers and MS-Office based applications
• Fluency in written and oral English

COMPETENCIES:

Essential:

Living the Values

• We accept personal responsibility
• We treat each other with respect
• We always seek to improve
• We do what is right

Customer Focus - Is flexible and nimble in keeping up with customer needs; is on the cutting edge of defining their next level of expectations, and working to exceed them.

• Is dedicated to establishing and meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers
• Gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services
• Acts with the customer focus and interests in mind
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

Action Oriented - Is agile and timely in making things happen.

• Demonstrates willingness and commitment to work hard;
• Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning;
• Seizes more opportunities than others
• Takes action when needed.

Teamwork - Puts into practice values and behaviors that contribute to group effectiveness and performance, and the achievement of team objectives.

• Listens effectively (active listening);
• Constructively responds to point of view expressed by others;
• Gives others the benefit of the doubt;
• Provides support to those who need it;
• Recognizes the interest and achievements of others.

Continuous and Versatile Learning

Proactively builds knowledge and skills of self and others, to increase value/contribution to the Company and to ensure personal and professional growth.

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level or accomplishment.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks;
• A relentless learner who utilizes diverse methods and opportunities to learn;
• Analyses both successes and failures for clues to improvement; learns from feedback/coaching
• Teaches others in order to support their continuous learning and to enhance won understanding

Primary Work Location

IND Gurgaon - We Work

Additional Locations

Work Shift