14th March, 2025
Junior Key Account Manager
Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About the Position
ALS Life Sciences has a fantastic opportunity for a Inside Sales / Junior Key Account Manager to join the team in an office environment either in Little Island, Cork or Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Once training has been completed, partial remote working may be possible. This role is a genuine career opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career prospects and to join a market-leading company with highly ambitious growth plans in Ireland.
Hours per week: 40
Days per Week: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
The day to day
- To provide customer pricing information to the sales team, other colleagues and to customers.
- To draft and issue customer quotations.
- To take on a portfolio of smaller key accounts to provide ongoing support – both commercial and technical – e.g. pricing queries, results status queries, requests for documentation, test capability queries, technical and methodology queries, etc.
- To execute key account management plans in selected accounts as developed by the Sales Team.
- To develop & build strong customer relationships within the key account portfolio.
- To become proficient in the relevant functions of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to allow the retrieval of sample and sales info, the running of reports, etc.
- To report into the Sales Manager and maintain and develop good relationships with colleagues in other parts of the operation (Sample Receipt Teams, Accounts, Lab Mangers, Sales Personnel from Other ALS sites).
- Perform other duties as required.
About You
- Ideally with a Science qualification (certificate/diploma) with some experience of laboratory testing (preferably Microbiology/Chemistry/Food Science/Environmental Science or similar).
- The ideal candidate would be a person currently in a lab-based role who is now looking to change direction in your science career.
- Any sales or key account experience would be an advantage but is not necessary as full training will be given.
- Good standards of PC literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good levels of numeracy and writing skills required.
- Strong inter-personal and networking skills.
- Analytical and logical approach with a keen eye for detail.
- Keen interest on food science and food safety.
- Self-motivated, proactive and positive.
- Good team-player.
- Conscientious, organised and reliable.
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Annual Leave commencing at 21 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Increasing annual leave in line with length of service.
- Additional leave and vouchers on reaching various long service milestones
- Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
- Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
- VHI or company pension once certain milestones are achieved
- Car Parking on-site
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS Ireland you must be an EEA, Swiss or UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. APPLY TODAY
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