Careers at BC Platforms

Established in 1997, BC Platforms is a proven supplier for leading life science universities, pharmaceutical and biotech companies in Europe and Northern America. Human genetic epidemiology research groups at academic institutions worldwide currently form our main customer base, and with the introduction of new SNP genotype chips in animal and plant genetics, we have recently broadened our customer base to include animal and plant scientists. We continuously develop our database solutions to help our customers to overcome the challenges of modern genetic research.

If you are interested in working with us and believe you may be qualified, please forward your CV or resume to . Below are some positions we are now actively seeking to fill. If you don't see an opening that matches your expertise, feel free to check back later, or to send your resume or CV for future consideration.

Sales Manager, U.S. and Canada

We are now looking to further develop our business in the US and Canada and are actively seeking to fill the position of Sales Manager, U.S. and Canada

As a key member of our Management Team, you will be directly responsible for strengthening our customer base in North America. Reporting directly to company headquarters in Finland, you will customize the sales strategy to suit local needs and maintain positive working relations with our current customers in the region. Additionally, you will be responsible for business development within our current market segment as well as its expansion into new segments.

Main job responsibilities:

• All aspects of new business development including lead generation, visiting potential clients, negotiating and closing contracts
• Account relationship management
• Developing strategies for acquiring new business, perform analysis and planning
• Representing company at trade shows and scientific congresses
• Consulting with clients to understand underlying needs and identify key decision makers
• Evaluating marketing efforts and work with marketing to develop marketing plans tailored to Northern American markets
• Communicating feedback to the headquarters on a weekly basis
• Providing input to the team in Europe regarding competitive offerings, product, channel and other related sales and development issues

Job requirements:

• Degree in genetics, bioinformatics, or related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of three years experience in sales or business development or equivalent commercial experience
• Successful track-record of consultative selling and management of complex sales with long sales cycles a plus.
• Knowledge in genetics and/or bioinformatics and advanced understanding of related terms and ability to develop and maintain expert knowledge of specified markets
• Experience or general knowledge of academic markets a plus
• Experience or general knowledge of IT and database systems a plus
• Strong presentation, communication and teamwork skills; experience in international communication a plus
• Excellent customer and negotiation skills
• Highly adaptable and independent
• Flexible and willing to travel as business requires, periodically including longer visits (circa two weeks) to company headquarters in Finland

Please send your resume and salary expectations to .

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