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Specialist - Account Manager

Mumbai, MH

Job Description


Your Role

  • Own the full sales cycle for assigned Life Science accounts and territory, from prospecting to closing, with tailored account plans to accelerate revenue and deepen partnerships.
  • Combine scientific expertise with commercial strategy to identify new business opportunities and articulate product value to key stakeholders.
  • Build and nurture leadership-level relationships with customers and distribution partners to strengthen market presence and trust.
  • Collaborate closely with Specialist teams, Marketing, and Customer Experience, to coordinate cross-functional activities and deliver outstanding customer experience.
  • Maintain a robust short- and long-term pipeline, leveraging digital tools to improve prospecting, qualification, and sales conversion.
  • Monitor competitive dynamics within the territory and translate insights into actionable market and account strategies.
  • Provide strategic input to inform market strategy and ensure your contributions are visible to senior leadership.

Who You Are

  • You hold a degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field, or bring equivalent professional experience in a scientific sales environment.
  • You have substantial experience in account management or field sales within the Life Science industry, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • You bring strong knowledge of the Life Science market, including an understanding of customer segments, competitive landscape, and distribution dynamics.
  • You are skilled at building and sustaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders — from laboratory end-users to senior decision-makers — through both in-person and digital engagement.
  • You are proficient in using CRM systems to manage pipeline, track customer interactions, and generate actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
  • You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret market data, identify growth opportunities, and develop effective account strategies.
  • You communicate with clarity and confidence, adapting your style to different audiences, and you thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.