Sr. Business Development Manager

Job Description SummaryAccountable for all business development activities for the entire Resonant Clinical Solutions portfolio, from lead generation to close in an assigned territory using a defined sales approach. This role will be responsible to manage accounts and generate opportunities for customized kitting solutions, equipment & ancillary supply management, biorepository services, and other services that may be carried out in the future by Resonant Clinical Solutions. Business development manager will need to effectively manage assigned accounts and pursue new target customers that will allow them to achieve their assigned pipeline creation and close-win targets, while helping the organization deliver on the established annual revenue and profitability plans.How will you make an impact & RequirementMAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Generate sales leads using multiple methods including, but not exclusively, outbound sales calls, trade show attendance and follow up, digital inbound leads, market intelligence data and knowledge, industry networking, cross-functional relationships and face to face meetings.Track close-win and pipeline creation targets and report on a monthly basis or as needed to track progress towards targets.Manage assigned existing accounts by regular customer meetings (Virtual & FTF) to help create new opportunities and maintain good customer relationships.Engage new target accounts and manage the qualification process.Support customer contract negotiations and liaise with legal to coordinate the negotiation process.Work with the customer to learn about their project needs, and liaise with the proposals teams to establish customer specific scope of work proposal.Manage the proposal negotiation process through completion.Capture opportunities in Salesforce and update regularly.Close and win business from both existing and new customers and business segments across all Resonant Clinical Solutions portfolio of offerings.Prepare, draw insight and present within key accounts at FTF Quarterly Business Review meetings to support current and future growth plansForecast monthly projected BD wins and business impact based on current pipeline analysisFollow up with customers post sale in order to ensure customer satisfaction and appropriately transfer to post-sale customer success teamsBuild, maintain, expand and grow key customer relationships so that future growth opportunities can be closely aligned with customer requirementsCapture and document competitive sales tactics and submit relevant expanded service and/or program ideas that could generate new areas of interest for the Clinical Services business.Capture competitor intelligence in the market place and submit into the marketing teamFollow establish best practice guidelines Travel to visit customers, host customer visits and represent the company at trade showsRepresent the company and present a professional image to customer to supply an outstanding image and impression of the companyPerform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/applicable experience5+ years of business development or experience where multiple people are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a customized solution based selling approachA proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approachBusiness-to-business sales experience, with preference given to those with competitor or CRO industry experience and a scientific background and/or having work in a laboratory or research environmentKnowledge of effective business development approaches in the Biopharma industry is preferredDemonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes and technology platformsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers and internal staffAbility to communicate efficiently and effectively with business owners and decision makers, over the phone, through email and in personAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple and conflicting tasksAbility to handle difficult situations professionally with a focus on providing solutionsAbility to work independently, and effectively manage assigned accountsAbility to understand individual customer operations, and maintaining a consultative solution-based approachExcellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an accountAbility to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makersDemonstrates a high level of attention to detailWillingness to travel to customer locations and industry conferences for networkingExcellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, etc.)Previous work with salesforce.com an advantageENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS &