Application Specialist

Job Description

Job Description SummaryProvide Pre and Post Application support to Flowcytometry customers in Southern region Business: BD Biosciences, IndiaReporting to: Branch Application Manager or National Application ManagerQualification: Postgraduate: MSc/MTech or aboveExperience: Three years after post graduation with at least one year experience on flow cytometry (essential)Five years after post graduation with at least three years experience on flow cytometry (desirable)Location: India any region as requiredPurpose:Responsible for providing Instrument and application training to BD Bioscience customers for assigned territory (a state or group of states)To support the Regional Sales Team in identifying market opportunities and assisting to actualize market potential.Executing market development activities in alignment with national BD Bioscience marketing strategy in order to increase organizational productivityResponsibilities:Providing Application and Training SupportThe position is responsible for effecting Instrument and Applications training to customers for increased productivityTo attend and timely resolve customer queries on BDB products and related applications.Inclined to learn and improve technical knowledge and skills on existing and new BD Bioscience products.Assist in training programs for Sales Managers and channel partners in the assigned territory for better understanding and positioning of BD productsMarketing and Sales supportCo-ordinate and support awareness activities such as seminars, conferences, workshops etc in alignment with marketing strategy.Conduct routine product demonstrations to prospective customers for building value to positively impact sales and increased productivity.Support the sales team by making basic technical presentations in the assigned territory.Monitor and reportPrepare and provide report on technical support and progress made to the supervisor as required. Ensure timely submission of post-installation training and evaluation reports.Continuously track competitor activity and actively scan the market environment for developing trends and practices and emerging business opportunities.Tracking of customer feedback on product quality and escalating product issues to appropriate authority within the organizationLiaiseSynergize and co-ordinate within business segments for timely and operationally lean delivery of on-site instrument training for a high level of customer satisfaction.Work in coordination with sales, service and other application associates towards achieving the business objectives.Support a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement within the organisationCritical ChallengesTo ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and comfort level in using BDB products and applicationsStreamlined and effective delivery of marketing-aligned activities such as workshops, demonstrations, technical presentations etcContactsInternalNational Application Manager, BD BiosciencesApplication Specialists, Application Managers of other regionsRegional Sales Manager assigned territoryArea sales managers / FSE assigned territoryBusiness managers Cell AnalysisSales CoordinatorsHR partnerExternalEnd usersChannel PartnersUnique knowledge and skillsPrevious experience and demonstrated competence in flow cytometry and related applications (essential)Analytical problem solvingPresentation and teaching skillsCommunication skillsComputers and MS-Office based applicationsFluency in written and oral EnglishCOMPETENCIES:Essential:Living the ValuesDemonstrate the behaviours that are the foundation for becoming a great Company- Great performance, great contribution, and great place to work:We accept personal responsibilityWe treat each other with respectWe always seek to improveWe do what is rightCustomer Focus Is flexible and nimble in keeping up with customer needs; is on the cutting edge of defining their next level of expectations, and working to exceed them.Is dedicated to establishing and meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customersGets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and servicesActs with the customer focus and interests in mindEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respectAction Oriented Is agile and timely in making things happen.Demonstrates willingness and commitment to work hard;Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning;Seizes more opportunities than othersTakes action when needed.Teamwork Puts into practice values and behaviours that contribute to group effectiveness and performance, and the achievement of team objectives.Listens effectively (active listening);Constructively responds to point of view expressed by others;Gives others the benefit of the doubt;Provides support to those who need it;Recognises the interest and achievements of others.Continuous and Versatile LearningProactively builds knowledge and skills of self and others, to increase value/contribution to the Company and to ensure personal and professional growth.Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level or accomplishment.Learns quickly when facing new problems; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks;A relentless learner who utilises diverse methods and opportunities to learn;Analyses both successes and failures for clues to improvement; learns from feedback/coachingTeaches others in order to support their continuous learning and to enhance won understandingDesirable:Process Effectiveness Understands results that must be obtained and establishes efficient plans for self and/or others to achieve them; alert to opportunities to improve existing processes for accomplishing work and pursues them.Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done;Knows how to organise people and activities;Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow;Knows what to measure and how to measure it;Can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can t;Can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.Priority Setting Spends his/her time and the time of others on what s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.Interpersonal Savvy Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organisation; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.,

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customer relationsforecasting ms officeregional sales flow cytometrycustomer focus product qualitychannel partners