Schrödinger, a leader in computational chemistry software and services for customers in the preclinical drug discovery space is seeking an ambitious, highly driven, and goal-oriented Strategic Account Manager to work on the EMEA Strategic Account team.
As a member of the Sales team, you’ll identify, qualify, and develop new software and services business within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Your customer base will include scientists and senior pharma/biotech leaders. Additionally, you’ll interact closely with Schrödinger’s applications scientists, product managers, members of the senior management team, and other account managers.
Who will love this job:
- A highly successful account manager who’s deeply familiar with computational chemistry software and/or pharma/biotech software solutions and the drug discovery processes
- A consultative account manager who’s eager to work in the early drug discovery software space while growing and nurturing a sales pipeline
- A customer-oriented problem-solver who can handle negotiation, terms, procurement and complex software deployments
- An excellent presenter and communicator of scientifically-sophisticated solutions to complex research problems
- A self-sufficient multi-tasker with well-developed organizational skills
What you’ll do:
- Create and implement strategic sales plans for all allocated accounts
- Manage all team engagements with assigned accounts to ensure objectives are met
- Develop and maintain exceptional account relationships through effective communication, education, reporting, and problem-solving
- Provide feedback from clients to internal Product Managers and the Support teams
- Collect and communicate market trends to Schrödinger sales/product management
What you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science is required
- At least five years sales experience in the drug discovery software or enterprise solution space
- Willingness to travel to customer sites in the EMEA region (approximately 25% of the time)
- Fluency in English
As a Schrödinger employee in Mannheim or Munich, you'll enjoy local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, bike leasing, the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program), our employee equity plan, employee volunteer program, donation match program, a dedicated counseling service, and our company travel insurance. Our offices are centrally-located, stocked with snacks and beverages, powered by green energy, and host to many team-building events.
As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.
