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About the Role
Founded in 2012, protocols.io has emerged as a leader in scientific protocols and methods management. Our intelligent methods management solution academic and corporate researchers to manage the entire experimental workflow.
Join protocols.io, now part of Springer Nature, and be at the forefront of scientific research and innovation. We're hiring a Solution Sales Specialist in our New York office.
As a Solution Sales Specialist, you will play a key role in accelerating our revenue growth by winning new customers. Therefore we're looking for a proactive, sales-driven individual who can navigate complex sales cycles and build relationships with key stakeholders. You'll join a global team, collaborating closely with protocols.io product experts, other Solution Specialists, and Marketing.
Responsibilities
Selling workflow solutions or similar software products to research intensive organizations
Managing and influencing multiple customer's stakeholders including but not limited to Core facility managers, Vice Presidents of Research, R&D management and IT
Working with product managers, dedicated marketing experts and local sales
New Sales generation
Securing meetings with senior key decision influencers
Demonstrating product value based on individual customer needs and overcoming objections
Understanding customer decision criteria and tailoring activities to meet them
Competing successfully against alternative purchase options
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Master's degree in a natural science field is a plus
3+ years of solution selling experience (software, research databases) to academic or corporate customers is a must
Excellent communication (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and interpersonal skills
Trained in a solution selling methodology or similar
Self-motivated, quick learner, disciplined in time management and result-driven
Entrepreneurial mindset
What you can expect from us
Working for a global, innovative company
Competitive salary and bonus plan
Professional onboarding program with extensive product learning and sales training
Extensive online resources to assist with your self-development
Result-driven and cooperative environment
Excellent team support and sales focused coaching on the job
Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match and contribution
Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Multiple Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Tuition Assistance
Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family-friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
An array of Employee Social Networks
US Annualized Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000. This role is eligible for an annual sales bonus plan. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
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