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Senior Sales Specialist – Histology Consumables

Danaher Corporation

New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Hackensack, NJRemotePosted 41 days ago$120,000 - $140,000
Full TimeSenior LevelCommercial & Pharma SalesLife Science Service & Supply
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Summary

The Senior Sales Specialist, Histology Consumables is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, expanding market share, and leading strategic commercial initiatives for Leica Biosystems' Histology Consumables business throughout New York, NY. This role serves as a trusted advisor to customers and an expert resource for commercial partners, leveraging deep market knowledge, strategic account planning, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate growth, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver exceptional business outcomes.

Job description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and grow Leica Biosystems' Histology Consumables business across the assigned territory by developing and executing comprehensive territory and account strategies focused on revenue growth, market share expansion, competitive conversions, and long-term customer retention.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales objectives while managing a complex portfolio of opportunities.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with laboratory leaders, Histology Managers, Pathologists, Procurement teams, and health system stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to support laboratory, operational, and business objectives.
  • Drive consumables adoption, account expansion, and strategic growth initiatives through consultative selling, business reviews, value-based customer engagement, and collaboration with Account Managers, Applications Specialists, Service Engineers, Marketing, and Commercial Leadership.
  • Leverage territory analytics, market intelligence, Salesforce.com, and commercial performance metrics to forecast results, identify growth opportunities, prioritize resources, and influence business decisions that accelerate revenue and market penetration.
  • Act as a territory subject matter expert by monitoring market trends, competitive activity, and customer purchasing behavior while sharing best practices, mentoring peers, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement through Danaher Business System tools and methodologies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of commercial experience or Master's Degree with 5+ years of commercial experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales targets, driving territory growth, and managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Experience developing strategic account plans, conducting executive-level customer engagements, leading territory business reviews, and utilizing CRM and analytics tools to drive commercial performance.
  • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, relationship management, and influencing skills with the ability to engage clinical, operational, financial, and procurement stakeholders.
  • Experience coaching peers, sharing best practices, leading commercial initiatives, or serving as a subject matter expert within a sales organization.
  • Travel: 50-75%
  • Must Possess a valid Driver’s license; and ability to travel overnight for territory coverage (if applicable) and/or for company meetings

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Histology, Pathology, Diagnostics, Medical Device, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Laboratory Consumables sales.
  • Experience selling into hospital, reference laboratory, academic medical center, or integrated delivery network environments.
  • Knowledge of Histology laboratory workflows, tissue processing, slide preparation, staining, or related diagnostic laboratory operations.
  • Experience utilizing value-based selling methodologies, territory analytics, and strategic account planning tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of commercial experience or Master's Degree with 5+ years of commercial experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales targets, driving territory growth, and managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Experience developing strategic account plans, conducting executive-level customer engagements, leading territory business reviews, and utilizing CRM and analytics tools to drive commercial performance.
  • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, relationship management, and influencing skills with the ability to engage clinical, operational, financial, and procurement stakeholders.
  • Experience coaching peers, sharing best practices, leading commercial initiatives, or serving as a subject matter expert within a sales organization.
  • Travel: 50-75%
  • Must Possess a valid Driver’s license; and ability to travel overnight for territory coverage (if applicable) and/or for company meetings

Benefits

  • Flexible time off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k)

Company overview

Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.

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