Epigenetics Account Manager Illinois City, IL, United States Texas City, TX, United States Hologic-Diagenode is an international biotech company that develops and commercializes innovative instruments, reagents systems, and services for life science research and molecular diagnostics. **With over 20 years of expertise, Hologic Diagenode is a leading provider of epigenomics profiling services and sample preparation products for next-generation sequencing, proteomics, and epigenetics research. Our services advance biomarker discovery and validation by integrating epigenomics and advanced bioinformatics; empowering healthier lives through groundbreaking innovations in epigenomics.** Founded in 2003, the Group is headquartered in Liège (Belgium), with subsidiaries in Denville (NJ, USA) and a laboratory in San Diego. For its Epigenetics division, Hologic-Diagenode is looking for a highly motivated **Account Manager** , with experience in the Life Sciences / epigenetics market, to expand our business in the Mid-West and South Central states of the US. Travel is estimated to be 30-40%. The ideal location for this role is in **Illinois or Texas.** We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and tenacious sales focused person to drive our business forward, manage, develop, expand customer base and increase sales in this territory. **Duties and Responsibilities** + Deliver the sales targets for the territory + Schedule and attend customer visits to develop and grow regional sales + Develop and deliver Diagenode’s value proposition for academic and drug development clients + Develop high level relationships with leaders in academic research, biomarker and pre-clinical drug development space to establish a footprint for Diagenode + Target new opportunities and develop them into customers or opportunities + Identify leads from trade shows, marketing campaigns, referrals, publications, etc. + Manage territory sales and quotation pipeline; + Create sales plan and take actions to support their achievement + Track and report weekly progress of sales and key opportunities to the Global Sales Manager + Keep SalesForce database comprehensive and current + Attend tradeshows and manage exhibition booths + Identify, develop and manage key accounts for long-term sales growth + Work closely within the sales & marketing team to assist with targeted literature, product references & marketing campaigns + Continue to develop technical expertise learning from our R&D and technical support team. **Qualifications** + PhD degree in Life Sciences / Molecular Biology degree preferred + Research experience in genetics or epigenetics + Proven experience in a client facing role or previous sales experience is a plus + Organized, rigorous and independent with an entrepreneurial spirit and acute business sense + Strong sense of responsibility and team spirit + Strong interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence, intellectual integrity, and personal trustworthiness + Effective communicator, with the ability to develop, deliver and facilitate impactful presentations, along with possessing poise and professional in individual and group settings. + Ability to deal with ambiguity, prioritization, and multi-tasking; learning agility, flexibility, and adaptability + Comfortable working cross-functionally in a highly-matrixed environment + Proficient with standard computer-based tools and with contact management database software **Location** This ideal location for this role should be in Illinois or Texas and needs to be close to scientific hubs and major airport(s). This role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed to support business growth. The total compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. This is based on a base salary and commission plan combination. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, territory/ geography, education, business needs, market demand and performance versus quota. **_Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice:_** _Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms, or they will not be considered._ **_Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans._** \#LI-RH1 #LI-Remote