**By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.** **Job Description** Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) is a leader in the field of molecular pathology and tissue-based diagnostics. Our core RNAscope® technology is the world’s first multiplex fluorescent and chromogenic in situ hybridization platform capable of detecting and quantifying RNA biomarkers in situ at single molecule sensitivity. RNAscope is an ideal platform for developing the next generation of tissue-based companion diagnostics. We are committed to continued innovation to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical medicine to fulfil the promise of personalized medicine. **Position Description** We are seeking a motivated Sales Specialist in our North Atlantic Region for a **1 year maternity leave cover.** The employee’s primary responsibility is the sale of the Company’s present and future products and services based on its RNAscope, BaseScope and future technologies to both universities and academic institutes within the territory. The employee is essential to the continued success and growth of the Company’s European operations. The Employee must be highly motivated to play a central role in developing the company, its products and its customers. The employee should have the qualifications to accept additional responsibilities as the Company and its products mature. **Key Responsibilities:** + Manage and nurture customer accounts, focusing on satisfaction, retention, and long-term relationships. + Promote ACD’s RNAscope technologies and advocate for new products. + Develop and implement strategies to strengthen customer loyalty and achieve business goals. + Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development to improve products and address market challenges. + Conduct product demonstrations, troubleshoot technical issues, and host promotional seminars. + Submit timely reports on activities, expenses, and forecasts. **Operational responsibilities:** + Adhere to company operational and commercial procedures, + Control of expenses and submission of expenses on a monthly basis + Work within guidelines of Company Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. **Job Qualifications** **Minimum** **Requirements/Qualifications:** + Education/experience: B.S./B.A. in a Life Science discipline or closely related field, M.S., Ph.D. or M.B.A. a plus. + Experience in reagent and/or technology platform sales is desirable. + Knowledge of the Gene Expression or Functional Genomics, or a related market is a must. Experience, either practical or sales, in any of these areas is desirable. + Requires ability to travel extensively within the territory, and other countries as required. + Position requires overnight travel which may span weekend days and/or holidays. + Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid passport which allows travel internationally. **Personal Qualities/Attributes** + Excellent communication and negotiation skills + Experience working with USA or other multi-national companies advantageous + Ability to influence/educate others in order to gain acceptance/approval of innovative concepts/products is a requisite. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present oral presentation to small or large audiences. + Ability to implement strategic and tactical plans both independently and with a team. + Demonstrate organizational, prioritization and planning skills required for successful account management, territory management, and project management. + Proven ability to work and succeed under minimal supervision. **Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimizing environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.** **Why Join Bio-Techne:** **We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.** **We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.** **We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.** **We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.** **We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.** **Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.** **To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.** Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.