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Market Development Manager - Inorganic Chemistry West (REMOTE US WEST)

PerkinElmer

Springfield, IL
Full Time
Senior
120k-150k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and strategic Market Development Manager (MDM) to spearhead growth initiatives for our Inorganic Chemistry instrument portfolio (AA, ICP-OES, ICP-MS) in Western USA & Canada. The MDM role is a critical component of the PerkinElmer growth-engine for the Inorganic Chemistry business line and will focus primarily on identifying new business opportunities, driving increased demand from existing businesses, and positively impacting the win rate for both new and reoccurring business within the portfolio. This role combines deep application and market knowledge with commercial acumen to uncover customer needs, propose value-based solutions, and close strategic opportunities across diverse industries. The MDM will serve as the 'Quarterback' within the assigned sales district, focused on expanding visibility to new customers, increasing demand, and impacting the win rate, collaborating cross-functionally to translate market insights into actionable sales and market share gains.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify new, high-potential market segments, applications, and geographies to capture new instrument sales for the AA, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS product portfolio.
  • Lead complex sales cycles from qualification to close for new customers, focusing on high-value, application-specific workflows to drive demand.
  • Leverage emerging applications to expand market visibility and identify underserved regions or verticals.
  • Support sales in building compelling technical business cases for customers transitioning from alternative or competing analytical technologies.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and tactical plans that drive revenue and market share growth by targeting unmet customer needs within the territory.
  • Devise strategies to support displacement of legacy instruments or underperforming competitors to grow market share.
  • Keep current with market trends, competitor activity, customer feedback, and regulatory drivers to guide business direction and market share growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in analytical instrumentation, preferably in atomic spectroscopy (AA, ICP-OES, ICP-MS).
  • Proven experience in market development, business development, or strategic marketing roles.
  • Deep understanding of elemental analysis applications in environmental, pharmaceutical, food, industrial, or academic sectors.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 60%.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting or selling capital instrumentation to laboratories.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., EPA, FDA, ISO, USP) that govern elemental analysis.
  • Familiarity with CRM, ERP, and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, HubSpot).

Benefits & Perks

  • The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $150,000.
  • The final base pay offered will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications such as skills, experience, and education.
  • Role includes a company vehicle that can be used for personal use.
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Job Details

Posted AtJun 26, 2025
Job CategoryMarket Research
Salary120k-150k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About PerkinElmer

Website

perkinelmer.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Springfield, IL

Industry

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

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