Leica Microsystems

Applied Microscopy

AccountManager(f/m/d)

Switzerland FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Account Manager (f/m/d) at Leica Microsystems. Skills: direct sales, business development, sales strategies, customer requirements, new business opportunities. increasing and further developing direct sales within your assigned region and customer base, with the objective of driving revenue and profit growth. Take ownership of sales activities for microscopes and microscopy products across the cantons of Aargau and the Zurich region”

What You'll Achieve.

driving revenue and profit growth; drive sustainable revenue growth

Industry & Context.

Applied Microscopy
Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel to meet customers and prospective clients (~60–80%), Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Natural Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field (experience in microscopy is an advantage), or a comparable vocational qualification, Proven track record in direct sales and business development, preferably in a related industry, interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at multiple levels within customer organisations, Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, Willingness to travel to meet customers and prospective clients (~60–80%), Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice to Have

experience in microscopy is an advantage

What You'll Do.

increasing and further developing direct sales within your assigned region and customer base

with the objective of driving revenue and profit growth

Take ownership of sales activities for microscopes and microscopy products across the cantons of Aargau and the Zurich region

Ensure accurate and timely reporting

as well as ongoing data maintenance

in the CRM system (SFDC)

Develop effective sales strategies and adapt solutions flexibly to address specific customer requirements

Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities

including potential new markets

to drive sustainable revenue growth

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Service

Communication Scope

communication skills; presentation skills

Full Job Description

**Bring more to life.** Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The **Account Manager (w/m/d) - Applied Microscopy** position is responsible for increasing and further developing direct sales within your assigned region and customer base, with the objective of driving revenue and profit growth. This position reports to the Sales Manager Applied DACH and is part of the Sales DACH department and will be working remotely with travel to cover the Canton of Aargau / Zurich region. **In this role, you will have the opportunity to:** * Take ownership of sales activities for microscopes and microscopy products across the cantons of Aargau and the Zurich region * Ensure accurate and timely r

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