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• Knowledge and understanding of the South of Italy academic market linked to genomics is required.
• Demonstrable experience working with key Universities in the South of Italy
• Proven sales experience in selling instruments in the life science market.
• Proven experience working effectively within a highly collaborative matrix organization.
• Successful track record in managing lead generation and prospecting activities.
• Experience in consultative and strategic selling situations.
• Success driving complex sales within multi-layered environments.
• Experience winning/growing business and establishing long-term customer relationships.
• Highly motivated with strong drive to deliver exceptional results individually and as part of a team.
• Success working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change.
• Understanding of next generation sequencing (NGS) and genotyping is foundational to the position.

• Development of territory and account-specific sales plan.
• Implementation/execution of sales plan to meet assigned sales quotas.
• Engage in accurate forecasting and sales pipeline management activities.
• Proactive utilization and maintenance of CRM database.
• Deliver technical/scientific seminars and presentations on Illumina products/solutions and their capabilities to customers.
• Demonstrate role and relevance of Illumina’s product portfolio and provide consultation to customers on the same.
• Demonstrate command of scientific knowledge to engage in collaborative and consultative sales process.
• Proactively monitor emerging market trends and customer needs in order to identify new opportunities to create value for our customers.
• Effectively collaborate cross-functionally across company regardless of geographic location, in order to achieve goals and meet customer needs.
• Successfully navigate and manage a multi-tiered sales process for capital equipment, consumables, and services.
• Match customer business objectives to Illumina capabilities in order to deliver mutual value.
• Effectively prospect for and generate new customer leads and business.
• Actively manage existing accounts/customer relationships and continuously work to expand customer base.
• Develop and maintain strong customer connections at various levels in the organization.
• Proactively engage in ongoing learning of new applications and growth opportunities for Illumina technology, products and services.
• Effectively handle interpersonal challenges and keep self/team focused on customer.
• Demonstrate win-win approach in negotiations.

• Life Science degree is required, advanced degree preferred.

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