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Key Account Manager, Southeast US

Danaher

Durham, NC
Full Time
Senior
130k-160k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Key Account Manager is a high-profile sales role within Abcam, a Danaher operating company, responsible for driving high impact and managing complex accounts in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with key buyers, developing strategic account plans, and collaborating across functions to achieve sales growth, profitability, and strategic goals. The position offers the flexibility of remote work and aims to accelerate scientific breakthroughs by providing biological reagents and solutions to the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with key influencers and decision makers to enhance corporate relationships, maximize revenue growth, and accelerate market share gain.
  • Develop and execute strategic multi-year account plans that build effective alliances and maximize share of wallet across Abcam's portfolio.
  • Coordinate internal resources to provide comprehensive solutions that meet internal value drivers and delight customers.
  • Drive customer-centric solutions that position Abcam and other Danaher companies as critical partners.
  • Maintain market and competitor awareness, effectively communicate customer insights to internal stakeholders to improve product offering, pricing, and positioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life science or similar discipline.
  • Five or more years of current field sales or senior account management experience, ideally in the region.
  • Proven success in achieving above-market growth in key accounts.
  • Ability to speak to proteomics and/or antibody-based applications and products with top-tier customers and translate into business opportunities.
  • Solid understanding of the biopharma and academia life science business and market.
  • Must be located in the region and within distance to customers.
  • Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time.
  • Valid driver's license.

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in other commercial, technical, or customer-facing roles.
  • Life Sciences or related PhD, MS, or MBA.
  • Experience and knowledge of Miller Heiman blue sheet or equivalent methodology.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life science or similar discipline.
  • Five or more years of relevant sales or account management experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $130,000-$160,000 plus bonus/incentive pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Flexible, remote working arrangements.

Working at Danaher

At Abcam, employees thrive in a culture of belonging where their unique viewpoints matter. The company values diversity, continuous improvement, and innovation to make a tangible impact in life sciences. They are committed to designing a sustainable workforce with flexible work arrangements and enriching careers for their employees.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Job CategoryAccount Management
Salary130k-160k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Danaher

Website

danaher.com

Location

Durham, NC

Industry

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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