Sales Account Manager South Africa – Water Diagnostic

Leave your mark on our world: your job as a Sales Account Manager within our Water business covering South Africa. Each day, you will have responsibility to sell and promote IDEXX water testing products. This area of our business is experiencing phenomenal growth & it’s a very exciting time to join the team.

We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX Water – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.

In this Role

To work closely with our water utilities and laboratories customers to understand their needs, identifying new business opportunities whilst building rapport with a variety of stakeholders. You will ensure that sales and revenue goals are met through developing relationships and executing plans and strategies. You will carry out in-field training & provide technical support, kit demonstrations & participate in the development of forecasts, budgets and marketing strategy.

We encourage initiative and creativity, combined with commitment to careful planning and disciplined execution. You are confident, passionate about customer care, and have a 'can-do' attitude. Your strong persuasive skills and ability to learn product knowledge are the keys to your success.

What do you need to succeed?

• A Bachelor of Sciences, technology or Master of Sciences, technology in life sciences, biotechnology or environmental sciences;

• A background in sales is preferable but not essential, and ideally some experiences in water and wastewater;

• Ability to promote ideas persuasively, be highly motivated and be great at problem solving;

• Fantastic interpersonal, organizational skills and time management;

• Flexibility for reactive travel & motivation for a varied work week – expected travel >50% of time in the whole of South Africa;

• Outstanding communication skills across several stakeholders both internally and externally, able to organize workshops and seminars;

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• You have emotional intelligence, humility, willingness to learn and be able to give and receive feedback constructively;

• You have high ethical standards and a positive attitude;
  
  

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 12,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.   At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.