Histology - Laboratory Sales Representative

We are seeking a Laboratory Products Sales Representative that would be selling Anatomical Pathology products to hospitals, universities, research and private laboratories in the northern half of Florida and the state of Alabama.  Laboratory/pathology experience is helpful, but not required.

Leica Biosystems Head Office, based in Richmond, Illinois, USA, is a well-established provider of consumables and medical device accessories for clinical histology and research laboratories. The facility works closely with our UK, German and Australian facilities in the development, manufacture and marketing of products including processing reagents, storage and specimen transport devices, cytology accessories and safety products. This is a globally focused business with significant sales and operations in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific as well as a direct presence in over 100 countries. For additional information, please refer to the Histology section of the Leica Microsystems website: www.leica-microsystems.com

Skills, knowledge and a passion for the following will assist in your career with Leica:

• Professional communication to both technical and non-technical decision makers.
• Ability to work closely with customers to identify short term and long-term requirements.
• Strategic development of new business opportunities
• Experience in selling through a ‘Benefits over cost’ approach.
• Ensuring all sales opportunities are identified with existing customers through customer service account management
• Identifying both short term and long term, business development opportunities
• Experience in solving account management issues with timely responses
• Highly analytical and capable of analyzing technical/financial data
• Excellent presentation and written skills
• Attention to detail with reporting.

•   Three years of sales experience preferred but not required.

•   Histology background a plus.

•   Four year college degree.

•   Valid Driver's License.

•   Up to 50% travel required with some overnight stay.  

Applicants with strong technical backgrounds, relevant qualifications and strong personal attributes to ‘take ownership’ are encouraged to apply, as these skills are paramount to this position.