Key Account Manager Diagnostics (d/f/m) - Switzerland

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The Role

Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Senior Key Account Manager (d/f/m) - Switzerland for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for establishing and building relationships with both existing and new customers. You will be responsible for achieving, or exceeding, assigned sales numbers by driving revenue.

This position is part of the Sales Department located in Switzerland and will be a field-based role for German Speaking Part of Switzerland and Ticion, (Aarau, Basel, Zurich, Ticiono etc.)

At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Sales Department and responsible growth and expansion of direct sales profit margins within assigned accounts and/or territory/region on product and reports to the Regional Sales Manager. If you thrive in an amazing, multifunctional role and want to work in performance oriented Sales Organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Set, lead and execute the agreed sales strategy to achieve market share gain within the territory. Be the primary contact for customers and engage with them to ensure business opportunities are maximized – both competitor and retention accounts

  • Actively maintain competitive business and existing base through account management and promotion of products, working with key internal and external customers

  • Arrange and execute external and internal meetings including presenting and supporting both company and customer needs

  • Present action plans at regular intervals to the management team and seek opportunities to convert competitor business

  • Establish relationships and develop partnerships with the different public and private sectors, predominately focusing on stakeholders including decision makers, KOL’s and C-Suite level to maximize our value proposition

  • Ensure the sales process is always on track and in line with the company's requirements at sales stage and manage an accurate funnel

The essential requirements of the job include:
  • BSc or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject or significant experience in a similar role and understands the diagnostics market within the laboratory and hospital environment

  • Experience in direct selling in a comparable field or complex medical environment

  • Outstanding planning and organization skills with evidence of creation and execution of successful strategic account plans within diagnostics or medical sector

  • A consistent successful record in sales and solution selling, preferably in the medical device, healthcare or life science industry

  • Driving License and fluently language skills in English and German, with Italian as an additional asset

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Experience in tender management with multiple examples of successfully leading/ project-managing a complex tender response with the ability to work independently and part of a team

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.

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