Account Development Representative 

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)  Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities  Education reimbursement 401k program Learning platform And more! 

The Inside Sales Account Development Representative (ADR) will be responsible for increasing market awareness, generating leads and increasing Curia’s customer base.  The Inside Sales ADR Account Development Representative drives a strategy to identify and engage with accounts that are either potential new business opportunities or require ongoing nurturing through a multi-channel approach including telephone sales activity. Initiates a multi-channel strategy, and manages the quality and alignment of lead generation, ensuring all sales leads are qualified and verified prior to handover to Business Development.

Responsibilities

Prospecting and cold calling to generate new sales opportunities by researching and identifying appropriate accounts and contacts using third party lists and emails, Global Data, BioPharm Insight, Zymewire, web searches, etc. Nurturing leads generated through the website, marketing campaigns, tradeshows, ecommerce and the Curia customer service line; this may include following up on document downloads, evaluating lead sheets and contact lists provided by third parties, converting business cards into accounts/contacts in SalesForce, generating lead lists from tradeshow events, FierceBio emails, Zymewire, etc. Qualifying and driving sales leads through the sales pipeline, documenting all actions and touch points in Salesforce Engaging in preliminary high level technical discussions with potential clients Passing along qualified leads to Business Development (BD) and expediting the process by starting the CDA process, distributing initial RH questionnaires, etc. Conducting market analysis as needed on certain business segments or capabilities to identify and assess competition, understand customer behavior/interests and market trends, determine demographics, etc. Further developing existing accounts by checking customer’s busying history and working with the current BD rep to suggest related and new items, explaining features, function, benefit and proof as needed Participates in BD processes and meetings to ensure consistency and alignment Responsible for developing a defined territory and Curia service offering Promote the company and the brand This position may require up to 10% of time for travel Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Scientific related field 1-3 years of relative experience Proficiency in CRM, SalesForce Research, manufacturing, engineering, and/or chemical experience a plus Proficiency in software related to Windows including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Strong English verbal and written communication skills, business judgement and acumen Ability to manage time appropriately; work in a fast paced environment and multi-task, all while paying close attention to detail Must be a self-starter and self-motivating Strong organization skills Ability to evaluate processes and procedures, identify bottlenecks and work to find improvements for operational efficiency Ability to quickly and eagerly learn new products/services and systems Proactive attitude Effective at both telephone and email writing skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to effectively listen and resolve customer conflict

Salary Range: $42,000-$52,600

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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