Account Executive Laboratory Diagnostics

Job Requirements
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Account Executive (AE) – Laboratory Diagnostics, and you will drive business growth by identifying, acquiring and developing new public and private customers.

The role requires a strongly results-oriented approach, negotiation skills and a marked aptitude for developing new business opportunities in complex environments, building solid relationships within the network of key decision makers and stakeholders. You will work with public customers (Hospital Trusts, local health authorities, regional hubs) and private customers (analysis laboratories, private clinics), reporting directly to the relevant Territory Manager and working in close synergy with the Pre-Sales Support and Marketing teams and the supporting central functions.

Your role:

Business development: you will identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers in your assigned territory, developing and implementing sales strategies aimed at expanding market share

Management of the entire sales cycle: you will manage the entire sales cycle, from analyzing the market, competitors and industry trends to identifying new commercial opportunities, through negotiating and closing the deal

Achievement of targets: you will achieve the assigned sales, margin and market share targets

Management of public and private tenders/negotiations: you will monitor and manage the tender/negotiation response process in collaboration with the support functions, defining the most competitive technical and economic offer strategy

Account Planning: you will draft and update strategic plans for each assigned Account, track sales activities and forecasts in the company CRM to increase market coverage; you will identify, qualify and prioritize opportunities in line with the company strategy and market segmentation

Internal coordination and execution: you will liaise with all company functions (for example: Marketing, Tender Office, Finance, Pre-Sales Team, Project Managers, etc.) to ensure the offer is finalized and the deal is successful, developing proactive or corrective commercial initiatives.

Work Experience

Education: Degree in a scientific discipline (Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology), or alternatively a degree in Economics/Management Engineering supported by strong technical experience in the sector

Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in new-customer-acquisition-oriented sales roles in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) , complex medical devices or Life Sciences sector

Industry knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the dynamics of the laboratory diagnostics market (clinical chemistry, immunometry, hemostasis, hematology, etc.) and of Public Administration purchasing mechanisms (Public Procurement Code)

Negotiation and communication skills: Excellent negotiation skills, results orientation, strategic vision, strong problem-solving aptitude and a team-oriented mindset. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships in complex organizations and with senior-level decision makers

Digital skills: Excellent knowledge of company CRM systems (e.g. ability to analyze KPIs such as Revenues, Market share, Win rate, P&L, etc.) and of the Office suite

Languages: English and Italian.

Geographic area and mobility: Lombardy; willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory

Benefits
In accordance with our commitment to pay transparency and equal opportunity, we provide a clear breakdown of the financial package for this role:

The position is regulated by the Chemical-Pharmaceutical National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL), at white-collar employee level.

The base salary for this position typically ranges from € 51,500 to € 68,500 gross per year (RAL). The final offer will be tailored based on your individual skills, experience and specific location.

Performance Bonus: this role is eligible for a variable incentive plan linked to specific achievements.

Total Rewards: beyond the base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working, health insurance, and pension scheme. We are deeply committed to your growth, providing continuous learning opportunities with a dedicated budget for both technical advancement and soft skills development.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at www.siemens-healthineers.com.

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