[Histonet] Several new opportunities with Leica Microsystems

2009-08-04 Thread Kris . Caldwell

Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of innovative
high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of microstructures. It
is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of Microscopy, Confocal
Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation and
Medical Equipment. Comprising nine manufacturing facilities in seven
countries, sales and service companies in 20 countries and an international
network of dealers, the company is represented in over 100 countries.

  Due to growth we are currently hiring the following positions:

  Bond Reagents Marketing Manager:
  - Chicago, IL

  IHC Sales Specialist
  - West, Mid-Atlantic, N.TX/OK/AR, and Southeast

  Field Support Specialist
  - West

  Sales Account Executive
  - West

  Field Service Engineer
  - TN

  Regional Service Manager
  - Canada

  Leica offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental,
  vision, prescription, long-term care, life insurance, STD, LTD, and 401
  (k).

  Please forward your resume to: kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com





Kris Caldwell
Human Resources Recruiter
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
2345 Waukegan Road
Bannockburn, IL 60015
www.leica-microsystems.com
kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com
847-405-5432 - phone
847-236-3035 - fax
847-323-6169- cellular


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[Histonet] Sales Account Executive- Chicagoland

2009-04-14 Thread Kris . Caldwell

This person will need to be based in Northern Illinois or Southern
Wisconsin.


  Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of
  innovative high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of
  microstructures. It is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of
  Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen
  Preparation and Medical Equipment.

  Comprising nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and
  service companies in 20 countries and an international network of
  dealers, the company is represented in over 100 countries, Leica
  Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of innovative
  high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of microstructures.
  It is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of Microscopy,
  Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation
  and Medical Equipment.

  To achieve Leica sales and profitability goals within an assigned
  territory through the implementation of aggressive, direct end-user
  selling techniques. Promote Leica as the Histology market leader in
  quality and innovation.

  - Achieve monthly, quarterly, annual and strategic product mix sales
  goals for the territory.

  - Plan and schedules face-to-face account calls to current and potential
  end-users of Leica products.

  - Identify and develop key accounts in the territory.

  - Manage assigned national accounts within territory requiring corporate
  coordination to enable closure and compliance of contracts.

  - Install/set-up instrumentation in customer laboratories.  Perform
  demonstrations.  Maintain demonstration equipment in a clean and
  operational manner.

  Train customers on the use of instrumentation.

  Prepare monthly territory status reports to Regional Sales Manager
  (including, but not limited to, Target Account Lists, Won/Lost accounts,
  Forecasts, expense reports and travel calendars).

  Maintain current knowledge of competition and market through study of
  competitive marketing information, competitive literature, and field
  surveillance of competition.


  Requirements
  -   BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent
  -   1-3 years sales experience in capital equipment
  -   Demonstrated success in selling
  -   Experience selling Microtomes, cryostats, or autostainers
  -   Understanding of Histology marketplace or a related discipline
  -   1-3 years Histology laboratory experience in clinical, research or
  industrial setting desirable but not required
  -   Histotechnologist background is a plus

  -   Good selling, negotiating, closing and account management skills
  -   Self motivated
  -   Goal oriented, results driven
  -   Good interpersonal skills
  -   Ability to comprehend scientific applications/markets
  -   Good time management, good organizational skills
  -   Works independently but able to interact as a team member
  -   Good communications skills
  Proficient in computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, SAP)

  Send your resume to- kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com

  Leica offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental,
  vision, prescription, long-term care, life insurance, STD, LTD, and 401
  (k).

  Please, no solicitations from 3rd Party Vendors. Thank you.




  Kris Caldwell
  Human Resources Recruiter
  Leica Microsystems, Inc.
  2345 Waukegan Road
  Bannockburn, IL 60015
  www.leica-microsystems.com
  kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com
  847-405-5432 - phone
  847-236-3035 - fax
  847-323-6169- cellular


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[Histonet] Regional Sales Manager position- West Coast

2009-04-09 Thread Kris . Caldwell

This person will need to be based on the West Coast, California preferred.


  Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of
  innovative high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of
  microstructures.

  It is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of Microscopy,
  Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation
  and Medical Equipment.

  Comprising nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and
  service companies in 20 countries and an international network of
  dealers, the company is represented in over 100 countries

  This person will drive annual sales strategies and goals through
  management of Sales Representatives and field technical support staff.
  Develop area sales plans in conjunction with the Biosystems Division
  Director of Sales to support Leica’s Histology customers.  Provide the
  direction, leadership, coaching and mentoring for direct sales
  representatives.  Advance the professional development, professional
  conduct, sales effectiveness and efficiency of staff.


Regional Sales Management

Achieve and exceed Area’s quarterly and annual sales quota, strategic and
unit sales mix objectives, profit goal and market share goals.  Develop
sales plans and strategies to increase market penetration within Area.
Participate in annual sales strategy and OPEX planning.  Develop annual
sales quotas for sales representatives and dealers. Manage and control
department expenses at or below budgeted levels.

Approve pricing , within authority, for new and demonstration instrument
sales.  Maintain strategy, support and pricing consistency between sales
territories for National/Regional Accounts and National contracts.

Maintain relationships with key customers and influencers at major
institutions in Area.

Sales Representative Management

Manage, coach, mentor and support a team of direct sales representatives.
Ensure direct sales representative, specialists and ERD’s achieve and
exceed individual quarterly and annual sales quota, strategic and unit
sales mix objectives.

Travel with sales representatives and specialists providing individual
coaching and professional development to members of the regional selling
team (target 3 days per week or 60% of available time).  Complete Field
Sales Management Reports and distribute report for each field visit.

Establish Standards of Performance for direct reports and set expectations
on completion of responsibilities and duties. Ensure direct reports are
compliant with all aspects of Leica CRM tool.  Ensure sales team adherence
to and consistent use of the Leica Value Selling tool.

Experience

Required

BA/BS Degree in Life Science or equivalent
5 plus years experience in sales

Preferred

MBA/Masters Degree in Life Science
3 plus years sales management experience in selling capital equipment
Histology/Cytology/Immunohistochemistry market knowledge
Experience in distributor management a plus

Leica offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental,
vision, prescription, long-term care, life insurance, STD, LTD, and 401
(k).

Please email your resume to- kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com


Kris Caldwell
Human Resources Recruiter
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
2345 Waukegan Road
Bannockburn, IL 60015
www.leica-microsystems.com
kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com
847-405-5432 - phone
847-236-3035 - fax
847-323-6169- cellular

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[Histonet] Bond Marketing Manager opportunity

2009-02-12 Thread Kris . Caldwell

This is a great opportunity at Leica North American Headquarters just
outside of Chicago, IL (USA).

  Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of
  innovative high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of
  microstructures.

  It is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of Microscopy,
  Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation
  and Medical Equipment.

  Comprising nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and
  service companies in 20 countries and an international network of
  dealers, the company is represented in over 100 countries.

  Duties
  Integrate and coordinate all functional activities of the company that
  are necessary to achieve and maintain sales and profitability within the
  defined product area.
  -  Responsible for the management of assigned products to targeted market
  segments and aggressive growth within the U.S. through the development
  and implementation of strategic and tactical marketing plans.
  - Develop and implement strategic and tactical marketing plans for
  assigned product area in conjunction with Leica's strategic plan.
  - Coordinate efforts of all functional areas of the organization to meet
  marketing objectives and drive product line initiatives.
  - Initiate and complete marketing analysis including product sales and
  profitability, customer and industry surveys and industry trends.
  - Monitor competition including SWOT analysis, companies, technologies,
  products, pricing, positioning and market share analysis.
  - Assess market needs and opportunities for new products or product
  positioning through market research and feasibility analysis. Recommend
  ways to expand sales and profitability.
  - Interface with Newcastle and Melbourne Business Units for feedback of
  local product specifications, efficient introduction of new products and
  development and implementation of strategic plans.
  - Develop/recommend/implement advertising and promotional programs
  working with internal Marketing Communications Dept. and/or outside
  vendors as required.
  - Monitor annual marketing OP/EX budget performance.
  - Establish pricing of products within area of responsibility.
  - Develop monthly, quarterly and annual sales/unit forecasts for all
  products within area of responsibility.
  - Develop training and product support materials for implementation with
  sales, Customer Service and Dealers.
  - Plan and implement tradeshows and technical educational seminars as
  required.
  - Maintain close contact with Customer Service and Applications Support
  personnel to be aware of customer issues. Develop and implement process
  improvements to resolve these issues.
  - Keep current with trends in technology and applications in responsible
  markets.
  - Communicate with Dealers and internal organization in MIB (Marketing
  Information Bulletins) format on product issues
  - Originate presentation materials and conducts presentations externally
  and internally.
  - Perform administrative and committee involvement tasks normally
  delegated to product managers.
  - Plan, organize and implement special projects through completion.

  Requirements
  - BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent
  - MBA desirable but not required
  - Understanding of Histology marketplace
  - 2 years product management experience in a related discipline
  - 1-3 years experience in Sales desirable but not required
  - 1-3 years Histology/Pathology laboratory experience in clinical,
  research or industrial setting desirable but not required

  Leica offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental,
  vision, prescription, long-term care, life insurance, STD, LTD, and 401
  (k).


Please forward your resume to:
kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com



Kris Caldwell
Human Resources Recruiter
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
2345 Waukegan Road
Bannockburn, IL 60015
www.leica-microsystems.com
kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com
847-405-5432 - phone
847-236-3035 - fax
847-323-6169- cellular


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