Argonaut Manufacturing Services Carlsbad , CA 92008
Posted 3 weeks ago
Corporate Overview
Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.
Benefits and Pay Range
Benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance 1X annual Salary
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Saving Account
401(K) Retirement Plan
10 Days of Paid Time Off
5 Days Paid Sick Leave
10 Paid Holidays Annually
The pay range for this position is between $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Position Overview
As an integral member of the Sales and Business Development team at Argonaut, the Inside Sales & Business Development Associate is a critical contributor to the sales funnel and is responsible for driving and optimizing Argonaut's lead development and management processes for the drug product business unit. This individual is responsible for facilitating incremental growth by researching, identifying, and effectively targeting new drug product business opportunities and subsequently delivering qualified opportunities to the sales team. The position provides excellent growth opportunities, with a clear path into sales & business development for the drug product business unit.
This role is Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 8:00 am and 9:00 am with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance.
Responsibilities and Duties
Act as a first point of contact to prospective customers, identifying their needs and aligning them with internal capabilities and resources across Argonaut's development and manufacturing network
Utilize lead generation platforms and subscriptions to continually generate new business opportunities
Manage leads from multiple sources to deliver qualified opportunities to the field Sales & Business Development teams
Engage with field Sales & Business Development staff for development and execution of prospect lists and territory plans
Execute targeting campaigns to support directed lead generation for identified capabilities or company profiles
Support marketing initiatives, maximizing translation of inbound leads from marketing activities to qualified contacts and opportunities
Utilize the latest market and business intelligence tools to gain clear picture of the market and identify target markets for segmentation
Develop and maintain marketing trends and competitive service offerings and pricing
In conjunction with the regional sales & business development team, assist in generating sales strategies to sell Argonaut's entire portfolio of services
Responsible for initiating necessary legal documentation to allow for progression of lead qualification activities (e.g. CDAs)
With the sales team, help to coordinate and support client visits to Argonaut facilities
Promote customer awareness of Argonaut's technologies and services
Continually improve target profiling, prioritization, and qualification criteria used for Lead Management
Collaborate with Sales & Business Development staff to effectively identify qualified opportunities which meet the business unit's strategic goals
Promote customer service excellence through appropriately timed hand-off of qualified opportunities
Establish and maintain a complete knowledge of supported site and technology capabilities (as well as relevant SME's)
Assist the Sales & Business Development team in advancing new opportunities, in the form of quote requests (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), leads, prospective client visits, and all regional/national conferences
Assist/lead the development and upkeep of Argonaut's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, including management/analysis of proposal deal structure/timing and pipeline development (in conjunction with supervisor).
Follow up on leads that come in from marketing activities (journals, website, calls, tradeshows, etc.)
Maintain a working knowledge of overall company capabilities to drive collaboration across and within business units
Comply with Argonaut sales operations and reporting processes and tools
Plans and implements a detailed, cohesive, and actionable sales strategy for acquisition and management of business opportunities from life science and diagnostics companies within assigned territories and business segments
Represents Argonaut by attending trade shows, industry events, and conferences and maintains active membership and participation in industry trade groups and networking events.
Organization, execution, and leadership of a consistent and efficient process for lead management and development within the defined sales territory
Build brand awareness of Argonaut's service offering, technologies, and customer service excellence through appropriately timed hand-off of qualified opportunities for new and existing customers.
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Requirements and Qualifications
BS/BA in a scientific field of study (or equivalent).
Sales/business development experience a plus
Distinct knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industries and the contract services (CMO/CDMO) market
Proficient in the use of a CRM platform and related tools to support the new business development process (e.g. SalesForce, Microsoft Dynamcs, Hubspot)
Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to utilize these to drive strategies and tactics in lead generation
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely within all levels of the organization to foster collaboration, drive alignment, and achieve results
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Understanding of new technologies and trends in the biopharmaceutical industries
Ideally fluent in the drug development processes and have prior exposure to commercialization of both in the CMO service market
Resilient, independent highly self‐motivated, and self‐directed
Can delegate, hold other functions accountable, can escalate as needed, and without distraction from primary scope of responsibilities
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
A team player with high level of dedication
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Ability to take on new tasks to completion with minimal direct guidance
Up to 10% travel as needed to support Argonaut at conferences, tradeshows, and client meetings
Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies will all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.
Background checks are conducted to support workplace productivity, safety and security by ensuring applicant backgrounds and qualifications are suitable for the position being considered.
It is the policy of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc., as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on finalist(s) for all positions. These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Background checks may include, but are not limited to: verification with educational institutions or licensing/credentialing boards; standard criminal checks, employment verification; and other pertinent information and resources.
Employment offers will generally be made after successful completion of applicable background check(s). However, any offers of employment made prior to completion of the background check(s) shall be contingent upon successful completion of the check(s). Finalist(s) may be rejected if they provide inaccurate, untruthful information, don't fully participate in a required background check, or don't sign or complete a required form.
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