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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in achieving sales objectives and managing client relationships within the Academic sector, utilizing strategic thinking and advanced consultative selling techniques. Proficient in CRM systems and virtual selling tools to optimize customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Objectives AchievementCRM Experience (Salesforce.com)Consultative SellingClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Thinking
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Hard Skills
Lead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentSales PresentationsNeeds AssessmentRevenue Opportunity ClosingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDiagnostic SellingCustomer OnboardingSales Process Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingCustomer ServiceCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsSalesforce.comVirtual Selling Tools (Zoom, Web-Ex)AI Tools for Data AnalysisCustomer Dashboards
Industry Keywords
Academic MarketScience-Related SolutionsIntellectual PropertyConsultative SellingCustomer Pain Points
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSFDC
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Achieve profitable sales objectives for Academic accounts in an assigned territory
- Identify opportunities to grow, retain, cross-sell, and penetrate customers using the product portfolio and services
- Identify new customer opportunities and manage prospect contact information
- Deliver sales presentations and partner with technical specialists for customer onboarding and consultative selling
- Onboard, enable, and teach Academic users and customers to realize the full value of CAS solutions
- Manage an assigned book of business and build, expand, and solidify client relationships through visits, calls, emails, and presentations
- Create, advance, and close revenue opportunities within the assigned territory
- Identify and resolve customer problems, issues, and opportunities
- Conduct needs assessments and recommend additional services and coverage levels
- Cultivate relationships with senior buyers and day-to-day client representatives
- Follow the established sales process and use the CRM to document prospect interactions and manage leads
- Monitor customer dashboards, identify risks, and act to optimize customer experience and product usage
- Maintain timely communication with customers, managers, and staff
- Develop workflows to maximize selling time, including pre-call planning and customized scripts
- Attend and present at trade shows, events, and conferences
- Use AI tools to analyze usage, contract, and market data for risk and opportunity reporting
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in science-related fields, business, communications, or other related disciplines
- Three or more years of sales-related experience, including lead generation, inside and outside sales, business development, or customer service
- Proven track record of exceeding sales objectives and territory/account development
- Experience with CRM and opportunity management systems, preferably Salesforce.com
- Strategic thinking capabilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in selling science-related solutions and/or information/intellectual property
- Strong capacity to articulate industry-specific value propositions addressing customer pain points
- Experience traveling for work-related projects or meetings with customers
- Advanced diagnostic/consultative selling experience
- Demonstrated experience with virtual selling tools such as Zoom, Web-Ex, and comparable tools
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by CAS now or in the future
- Experience selling into or working within the Academic market is preferred, but not essential
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Generous vacation plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee savings plans
- Retirement plans
